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Semaforai5 days ago
DeepMind CEO calls for U.S.-led AI standards body
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposed a self-regulatory organization to oversee frontier AI development. He said labs should share new models 30 days before launch and recommended coordinated slowdowns if risks emerge.
fastcompany.comtechnology6 days ago
Google DeepMind CEO Calls for US-Led Global AI Oversight Body
Demis Hassabis outlined a framework for a regulator that would review frontier models and coordinate slowdowns. The Verge reported the proposal follows months of briefings to the Trump administration and other officials. Hassabis said he hopes the body will operate before the end…
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Google DeepMind CEO proposes US-led, industry-funded body to review advanced AI models before release
Demis Hassabis called for a standards body to test frontier models before release. He said AGI is probably only a few short years away and urged broad societal input on its impacts.
Japan Timesbusiness19 days ago
SSAB Commits €6 Billion to Hydrogen Shift as EU Considers ETS Rule Changes
Swedish steelmaker SSAB is investing €6 billion to replace coal with low-carbon hydrogen. Industrial firms including BASF and ArcelorMittal warn that planned changes to the EU emissions trading system could reduce incentives for early movers.
The Vergeai26 days ago
DeepMind CEO says Google retains top AI talent after two exits
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said the company still attracts leading researchers despite recent departures. Shares fell as much as 7 percent after the exits of two senior AI figures.
memeburn.comai30 days ago
Nobel-Winning AlphaFold Researcher John Jumper to Join Anthropic After Leaving Google DeepMind
The chemist who led AlphaFold development will join the AI startup after nearly a decade at Google. He shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Demis Hassabis.
Axiosai32 days ago
Anthropic and Google DeepMind CEOs urge U.S.-led AI standards coalition at G7
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposed a U.S.-led coalition to set AI rules during a closed-door G7 meeting. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney supported the idea.
dnaindia.comtechnology39 days ago
Bank of America Raises 2030 Server CPU Market Forecast to Over $170 Billion
Bank of America increased its projection for the 2030 server CPU total addressable market to more than $170 billion from $125 billion. The revision cites growth in agentic AI systems that plan and execute multi-step tasks.
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ai46 days ago
Google DeepMind CEO Predicts AGI Around 2030, Cites Major Transformative Potential
Demis Hassabis told a Stanford audience that artificial general intelligence is a few years away and will mark a new human era. Alphabet separately announced plans to raise up to $80 billion for AI infrastructure.
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theverge.compolitics46 days ago
AI Executives Urge Congress to Regulate Synthetic DNA Orders
Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis and other AI executives signed a letter calling for tighter oversight of synthetic DNA orders and manufacturing equipment. The letter cites concerns that advanced AI systems could assist in biological weapons development.
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rediff.comfinance48 days ago
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Plans Multi-Fuel Pipeline Bypassing Strait of Hormuz
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is developing a refined oil products pipeline to maintain exports of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel when the Strait of Hormuz is impassable. The project would be the first multi-fuel pipeline of its kind in the UAE.
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benzinga.comtechnology58 days ago
SpaceX Files IPO Registration With $28 Trillion Market Estimate
SpaceX submitted an S-1 filing that outlines a $28 trillion total addressable market and a compensation plan linked to a Mars colony. The document runs 36 pages of risk factors and targets the largest U.S. IPO on record.
benzinga.comtechnology60 days ago
SpaceX Files IPO Prospectus Outlining Orbital Data Center Plans
SpaceX released its IPO prospectus on Thursday, detailing plans for orbital data centers as part of its AI infrastructure strategy. The filing projects a $28.5 trillion addressable market, with most tied to AI applications.
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thurrott.comai61 days ago
Google DeepMind CEO Discusses AI Research at Google I/O 2026
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis closed the Google I/O keynote on Tuesday by describing current AI progress as the foothills of the singularity. He introduced Gemini for Science tools and said the technology could accelerate scientific discovery.
fastcompany.comai61 days ago
DeepMind CEO Discusses AGI Expectations at Google I/O
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis outlined expectations for artificial general intelligence following announcements at the Google I/O conference. The remarks addressed potential applications beyond current AI tools.
koreaboo.comtechnology61 days ago
Google DeepMind CEO Says AI Should Increase Work Rather Than Cut Jobs
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, said companies should use AI productivity gains to expand output instead of reducing staff. He spoke ahead of Google's I/O event where the company unveiled new coding tools.
fortune.comai67 days ago
Isomorphic Labs Raises $2.1 Billion While Anduril Closes $5 Billion Funding Round
Isomorphic Labs, founded by Demis Hassabis, announced a $2.1 billion Series B funding round. Anduril simultaneously closed a $5 billion Series H at a $61 billion valuation. Thrive Capital led both rounds, with Andreessen Horowitz also participating in Anduril's financing.
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Benzingafinance71 days ago
Uber to Invest $10 Billion in Robotaxi Fleet Expansion Starting 2027
Uber Technologies Inc. will allocate $7.5 billion to build a fleet of more than 100,000 vehicles from multiple manufacturers using NVIDIA DRIVE technology and $2.5 billion to take equity stakes in Robotaxi operators. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi called the self-driving sector a trillion…
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Google DeepMind CEO Rejects Ex-Engineer's Claims of Slow Internal AI Adoption
Former Google engineer Steve Yegge claimed the company's internal AI adoption lags, prompting pushback from Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and others. Yegge doubled down, citing anonymous Googlers describing a two-tier system. Business Insider reported on the public exchange…
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Google DeepMind CEO Comments on AI Priorities in Hypothetical Scenario
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, stated in a discussion that if decisions were his, efforts would have focused on curing cancer before developing consumer AI tools like ChatGPT. Gary Marcus referenced this comment to highlight concerns over AI development paths led by Open…
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