Subvolts take Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis shares insights on AI's future, AGI, and Google's product bets. Jan 21, 2026 - Developers
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This episode features a direct conversation with the CEO of Google DeepMind about the future of AI and AGI.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis: AI's Next Breakthroughs, AGI Timeline, Google's AI Glasses Bet
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Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, joins the Big Technology Podcast to discuss the current state of AI progress, potential future breakthroughs, and the timeline for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The conversation covers AI research topics like continual learning and world models, as well as Google's product strategies including AI glasses, advertising, and AI coding. Hassabis also explores AI's impact on knowledge work and scientific discovery.
Google's top AI leader discusses where artificial intelligence is heading next. He talks about new research, when AI might become as smart as humans, and Google's plans for AI-powered glasses and coding tools.
This episode offers direct insight from a leading AI executive on the trajectory of AI development. Listeners will learn about Google DeepMind's perspective on AGI, cutting-edge research, and product bets like AI glasses. It's for anyone tracking the major players in AI, particularly those interested in Google's strategy and the future of AI's integration into products and scientific endeavors. This conversation is highly relevant as Google DeepMind continues to be a primary driver of AI advancements.
- HostAlex Kantrowitz
- GuestDemis HassabisCEO, Google DeepMind
- Guest: Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind
- Show: Big Technology Podcast
- Length: 34 minutes
- Topics Covered: AI progress, next breakthroughs, AGI timeline, continual learning, world models, AI glasses, advertising plans, AI coding, AI's impact on knowledge work and sci
Demis Hassabis is the CEO of Google DeepMind. Hassabis joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss where AI progress really stands today, where the next breakthroughs might come from, and whether we’ve hit AGI already. Tune in for a deep discussion covering the latest in AI research, from continual learning to world models. We also dig into product, discussing Google’s big bet on AI glasses, its advertising plans, and AI coding. We also cover what AI means for knowledge work and scientific discovery. Hit play for a wide-ranging, high-signal conversation about where AI is headed next from one of the leaders driving it forward.
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