According to Google DeepMind, the company will open its first automated materials discovery lab in the UK in 2026, fully integrated with the Gemini AI model. The lab will leverage AI-driven automation to synthesize hundreds of new candidate materials daily, addressing key business opportunities in developing advanced solar cells, semiconductor chips, and next-generation batteries. This AI-powered materials research platform is expected to accelerate time-to-market for innovative materials and create competitive advantages for companies in the energy and electronics sectors (source: @GoogleDeepMind, Dec 11, 2025).