DeepMind CEO Predicts Human-Level AI Within a Decade, Sees 'Golden Era' Ahead

Jun 03, 2025
WIRED
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Summary

DeepMind's CEO Hassabis predicts human-level artificial general intelligence (AGI) within a decade, heralding a 'golden era' where AGI solves major global challenges like disease and energy scarcity, though potential risks remain.

Key Points

  • The CEO of DeepMind believes artificial general intelligence (AGI) that matches human capabilities could be achieved within the next 5-10 years.
  • Hassabis envisions AGI ushering in an era of radical abundance by solving major global challenges like disease, energy, and resource scarcity.
  • While acknowledging potential risks, he argues that the benefits of AGI will outweigh the downsides and lead to a 'golden era' of human flourishing.

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