Google DeepMind CEO Discusses AGI Potential and China's Progress in AI at Davos 2026

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, predicts artificial general intelligence (AGI) will revolutionize science and medicine within the next decade, leading to radical abundance and accelerated human health advances. He acknowledges China's rapid progress in AI, now only months behind Western leaders, but notes it has yet to produce breakthrough innovations beyond current frontiers. Hassabis emphasizes the importance of applied AI, particularly for countries like India, and highlights ongoing debates about foundational AI development and geopolitical implications.