Demis Hassabis: AGI is '10x Industrial Revolution at 10x Speed'
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warns AGI will bring unprecedented job upheaval, suggesting sovereign funds for wealth distribution. Prepare for a 10x Industrial Revolution.
Demis Hassabis: Why AGI is Bigger than the Industrial Revolution & Where Are The Bottlenecks in AI
With Harry Stebbings, Demis Hassabis · Sunday, April 5, 2026
Harry Stebbings speaks with Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind, about the future of AI. They discuss AGI's definition and timeline, current bottlenecks in AI development like compute, and DeepMind's strategy for achieving future breakthroughs. The conversation also delves into critical topics such as AI safety, international regulation, its profound economic impact, AI's role in solving the global energy crisis, and the philosophical implications of advanced artificial general intelligence.
Hassabis: Next AI Breakthroughs Are NOT LLMs
DeepMind's Demis Hassabis reveals the missing pieces beyond current LLMs: continual learning, planning, and overcoming 'jagged intelligence'.
Hassabis: 'Very Good Chance' AGI Arrives Within 5 Years
DeepMind's Demis Hassabis predicts AGI arrival within five years, aligning with a decade-old roadmap. Founders: prepare for this rapid shift.