Call me crazy, but I think there’s a real need in today’s AI landscape for a moderate perspective. Will AI do great things? Yup, sure will…but are there risks and things we need to make sure we’re talking about and mitigating now? Yup, that too. When I look at the various voices opining on the state of AI today, it feels pretty polarized…either doom and gloom or optimistically biased. Do me a favor, check out this interview with our Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. He takes an incredibly pragmatic view on where we’re at in the AI game — and where we need to get to. He’s optimistic yes, but he’s incredibly clear-eyed about what we need to get right and the risks if we don’t. A scientist’s scientist, Demis is relying on the tried and true scientific method to guide our next-steps…and I think this approach is one more leaders should consider. https://lnkd.in/e3ebU5de
Demis Hassabis On The Future of Work in the Age of AI
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I agree with you on a moderate perspective. I love AI for idea generation and it can be a huge time saver but there are legitimate concerns with the energy needs for AI datacenters and potential disruptions to the workforce.
A phenomenal and thought-provoking conversation - thank you for sharing, Amanda Carl!
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1moThe part that struck me most was Demis’s emphasis on the scientific method and international cooperation, two things I believe are often overlooked in the current race narrative. After WW II, the Marshall plan required former enemies to collaborate economically, reduce trade barriers, and coordinate recovery. It wasn’t just about aid but rebuilding through shared purpose and joint accountability. We need something just as intentional now. AI’s global impact demands a framework that encourages coordination, not just regulation. What worries me is that today’s landscape is shaped by tariffs and geopolitical suspicion rather than shared responsibility. If democratic nations can’t commit to principled cooperation, others will fill the vacuum, with very different values.