Demis Hassabis says AGI may be only years away and far bigger than the internet
_sholtodouglas · x · 2026-07-28
Demis Hassabis argues that AGI is only a few years away and could be as transformative as electricity or fire.
He says the impact may dwarf the Industrial Revolution, accelerating drug discovery, clean energy, and advanced materials. But he also warns that frontier models already raise cybersecurity concerns, and that nuclear and bio risks may emerge as capabilities continue to advance. The post frames this as a pivotal moment that demands thoughtful, urgent action.
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