The Man Behind Google's AI Machine | Demis Hassabis Interview

The podcast explores the current state and future potential of AI, particularly focusing on Google DeepMind's role in advancing the field. Demis Hassabis, DeepMind's CEO, discusses the limitations of current large language models, emphasizing the need for "world models" that can understand the physical world to achieve true artificial general intelligence (AGI). He estimates AGI is 5-10 years away, highlighting AI's potential to solve major global challenges like climate change and disease, while acknowledging risks such as economic disruption and misuse of the technology. Hassabis also addresses the intense competition in the AI industry, including the advancements made by Chinese AI companies, and clarifies DeepMind's integration with Google, describing it as the "engine room" driving Google's AI initiatives.