Google DeepMind CEO Hassabis Says World Models Advance Toward AGI

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis highlights the progress in AI world models, such as Veo 3 and Genie, which simulate aspects of physical reality and contribute to the quest for artificial general intelligence (AGI) by capturing the real structure of the world. Hassabis maintains a cautious timeline for AGI, predicting its arrival just after 2030, differing from co-founder Sergey Brin's more optimistic forecast. He emphasizes that achieving AGI will likely require both gradual improvements and sudden breakthroughs. Meanwhile, in the AI startup ecosystem, Iliana Quinonez of Google Cloud advises founders on the strategic use of AI tools and infrastructure, focusing on building scalable, intelligent AI agents and navigating complex decisions about architecture, data pipelines, and intellectual property. Quinonez’s approach aids startups in maximizing limited resources while balancing innovation with practical execution, highlighting the importance of technical frameworks and collaboration for successful AI scaling.