‘In 2026, AGI is on the horizon’: Google Deepmind CEO Hassabis on AI’s next leap at AI Impact Summit

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit 2026, Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, said the world stands at “another threshold” in 2026, with Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) on the horizon. Hassabis highlighted the transformative opportunities emerging from rapid advances in AI research, including breakthroughs in science, healthcare, and productivity. He emphasized the importance of responsible development, safety frameworks, and global collaboration as AI systems become increasingly capable.