Demis Hassabis said this might be the ‘foothills of the singularity.’ What?
The Verge • 5/19/2026 – 5/20/2026
Summary
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, described a "profound moment for humanity" during the Google I/O keynote presentation. He stated that Google's research and products will help unlock the potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI) for global benefit, suggesting that this period may be viewed as the "foothills of the singularity." Hassabis emphasized that this technology could enhance human ingenuity and lead to significant advancements in scientific discovery, ultimately improving lives worldwide.
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