en.Wedoany.com Reported - Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, predicted during a speech at Stanford Graduate School of Business that artificial general intelligence (AGI)—capable of performing intelligent tasks at or above human level—could emerge by the end of this decade, around 2030, give or take one to two years.

Hassabis described the arrival of AGI as one of the most significant technological events in human history, believing it will usher in a new era. He likened this moment to the technological singularity—a hypothetical turning point after which technological development will irreversibly transform the nature of society, the economy, and human activity.

This is not the first time the head of one of the world's leading AI research centers has publicly called for early preparation for such changes. In recent years, multiple industry figures have expressed similar concerns. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has discussed the potential disappearance of many professions due to AI, while Dario Amodei, head of Anthropic, predicted that automation could significantly impact a large portion of entry-level office jobs within the next five years.

Hassabis also noted that, given the high degree of uncertainty, some colleagues' predictions sound overly confident. No one can yet accurately forecast the exact timing of full AGI emergence or the full scope of its potential impact on society.

He also emphasized the immense potential of this technology. Next-generation systems could accelerate the development of new drugs, help solve the most complex scientific problems, and significantly boost economic productivity. In the long run, this could bring the world closer to a so-called "affluent society"—where many goods and services become more accessible due to automation and efficiency gains.

Hassabis believes that key decisions about what kind of future powerful AI will shape will be made in the coming years. He called on both technology students and representatives from the humanities to actively learn about AI and adapt to the new environment. Time for preparation is running short, and the next decade may become one of the most important periods in the history of technological development.

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