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Hassabis: AGI expected in 2-3 years, revising earlier 2026 forecast

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In a Wall Street Journal interview, Demis Hassabis said he expects artificial general intelligence (AGI) within two to three years, revising down his earlier 2026 prediction of three to five years. He also discussed AI's potential for advancing science, noting the technology's role in accelerating research.

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    Demis Hassabis says he expects AGI within two to three years, down from his three-to-five-year prediction earlier in 2026, and discusses AI's science potential (Ben Cohen/Wall Street Journal)

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