Google’s top AI scientist says this is what he thinks will be the next generation’s most needed skill
Google’s top AI scientist says adaptability is crucial
- Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google's DeepMind and a recent Nobel laureate, highlighted "learning how to learn" as the paramount skill for future generations due to the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence.
- Speaking from an ancient Roman theatre in Athens, Hassabis predicted that artificial general intelligence could arrive within a decade, potentially bringing a future of "radical abundance" despite acknowledged risks.
- He emphasised the necessity of "meta-skills" and continuous learning throughout one's career to adapt to the rapid changes brought by AI.
- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis joined Hassabis at the event, where they discussed expanding AI use in government services.
- Mitsotakis warned that the continued growth of huge tech companies and unequal distribution of AI benefits could lead to significant global financial inequality and social unrest.