AI to revolutionise science, medicine; societal challenges need global cooperation: DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis
The Hindu
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis highlights AI's potential to transform science and medicine, emphasizing the need for global cooperation on societal challenges.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis on Wednesday (February 18, 2026) struck a note of "cautious optimism" saying Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform science and medicine but asserted that managing its societal challenges will require international dialogue and cooperation.
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Addressing a packed hall at India AI Impact Summit, Mr. Hassabis said the world is at a "threshold moment", with Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) potentially on the horizon within the next five to eight years, making the the event in New Delhi particularly timely as more autonomous and agentic AI systems begin to emerge.
"My message is one of, I would say, cautious optimism. So I think we're on the cusp of an absolutely incredible transformation that's going to bring incredible benefits in science and medicine specifically, is what I'm passionate about, and I can see revolutionising the way we deal with human health," he said.
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Mr. Hassabis noted many amazing companies, tools and products are building on top of AI systems.
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