Episode 18: William Chappell’s Inside Look at the New Scientific Revolution
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April 2, 2026 · 36 min
About this episode
William Chappell discusses the impact of AI and quantum computing on scientific discovery and engineering.
In this episode, William Chappell, CTO and CVP of Microsoft Discovery and Quantum, shares insights from a career spanning academia, DARPA, and industry, exploring the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and scientific discovery. He discusses how emerging technologies are reshaping engineering, accelerating innovation, and redefining the future of design automation.
People in this episode
Guest: William Chappell
Topics covered
- scientific revolution
- AI
- quantum computing
- engineering
- innovation
- design automation
Keywords
- William Chappell
- Microsoft
- DARPA
- AI
- quantum computing
- innovation
- design automation
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Organizations: Microsoft, DARPA, AI, quantum computing, design automation
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