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Demis Hassabis has expressed concerns about society's readiness for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which he says is only 5-10 years away.

By Aniket Chakraborty

Apr 28, 2025

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Hassabis believes that AI systems capable of human-level cognitive abilities are nearing reality, with AGI likely to arrive within the next decade.

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The Google CEO stresses the need for global standards and cooperation between countries, companies, and researchers as AGI approaches.

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He proposes an international research collaboration, similar to CERN, to ensure the safe development of AGI and avoid unsafe projects.

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Hassabis suggests a UN-like umbrella organization to oversee AGI's development, ensuring it is safe, secure, and beneficial for humanity.

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DeepMind recently warned that AGI could potentially lead to existential risks, including the "permanent destruction of humanity."

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AGI would allow machines to apply intelligence across various tasks, mimicking human understanding, learning, and application in diverse fields.

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In its latest research, DeepMind highlighted the severe risks posed by AGI, urging immediate attention to its safe development.

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According to Hassabis, AGI’s rapid advancement demands that international governance systems be put in place before its widespread deployment.

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While AGI promises transformative capabilities, its unchecked development could present unforeseen dangers, making global cooperation vital.

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