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Google DeepMind C.E.O. Demis Hassabis on Living in an A.I. Future

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Google DeepMind C.E.O. Demis Hassabis on Living in an A.I. Future

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2025/05/23
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2025/05/23
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This week, we take a field trip to Google and report back about everything the company announced at its biggest show of the year, Google I/O. Then, we sit down with Google DeepMind’s chief executive and co-founder, Demis Hassabis, to discuss what his A.I. ...

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In this episode, we journey to the heart of Google's innovation hub at their annual Google I/O event. Beyond the spectacle and announcements, we delve deep into the implications of AI integration across various sectors. We also sit down with Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, to explore the potential and challenges of artificial intelligence in shaping our future.
04:59
AI Mode now available as a tab in Google Search for multi-step questions.
12:27
Gmail's AI lacks the ability to mimic tone effectively.
25:28
AI business faces challenges in effectively selling advanced models.
31:02
DeepMind engineers can choose between core research and product development
36:58
Both big and small models are needed to address various problems.
47:43
International research is crucial for analyzing and controlling AI systems.
56:12
AI systems can protect users' attention from disruptive algorithms.
1:09:46
AI can produce technically good results but lacks deep storytelling and humanity.

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What's New at Google I/O? Exploring AI Mode and Beyond
00:00
Disappointment and Delight: Experiencing Gmail AI and XR Glasses
12:27
Monetizing AI: Wall Street’s Reaction to Google's Vision
19:35
Balancing Research and Product: Challenges in AI Development
28:13
The Quest for AGI: Creativity, Safety, and AlphaFold's Potential
33:59
Global Tensions and Collaborations in the AI Landscape
47:43
AI's Impact on Jobs: Disruption or Empowerment?
53:38
Philosophical Reflections: AI, Creativity, and Human Depth
1:07:18

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Casey Newton: The New York Times app has all this stuff that you may not have seen. Kevin Roose: The way the tabs are at the top with all of the different sections. I can immediately navigate to something that matches what I'm feeling. Casey Newton: I go...