US EditionGoogle’s DeepMind CEO Has Two Worries when It Comes to AI. Losing Jobs Isn’t One of Them
- Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google's DeepMind, spoke at the SXSW London festival in 2025 about AI's rapid advancement and its impact on society and jobs.
- He explained that while AI now improves at complex tasks like coding and video generation, fears about widespread job loss exist but he does not believe AI will make jobs obsolete.
- Hassabis emphasized that AI will create very valuable new roles and increase productivity, but society must adapt to distribute the gains from this transformation fairly.
- He warned about AI misuse, especially artificial general intelligence, calling for international agreements to prevent harmful applications and noting current concerns like AI-enabled deepfakes.
- Hassabis urged students and professionals to study STEM subjects and actively experiment with AI tools to prepare for a future where AI agents assist individuals daily.
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