Hassabis on an AI Shift Bigger Than Industrial Age

The conversation centers on the future of AI, Google's role in its development, and the potential societal impacts of achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI). Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, discusses Google's efforts to regain its leading position in AI through Gemini 3 and its integrated approach to hardware, data centers, and AI-ready products. He estimates a 50% chance of achieving AGI by 2030, defining it as AI with human-level cognitive capabilities, including scientific creativity. Hassabis also addresses concerns about job displacement, suggesting that while disruption is inevitable, humans are adaptable and should focus on mastering new AI tools. He advocates for international collaboration in AI development, envisioning a future where AI solves fundamental global issues, leading to a post-scarcity world.