DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis now predicts AGI by 2029, down from earlier estimates of 2030+?

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis now predicts AGI by 2029, down from earlier estimates of 2030+

He cites rapid progress in LLMs (like Gemini), self-play reinforcement learning, and scaling laws as key drivers?

He cites rapid progress in LLMs (like Gemini), self-play reinforcement learning, and scaling laws as key drivers

Hassabis stresses that safety and alignment research must accelerate alongside capability gains

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r/Singularity May 27, 2026

⚡Hassabis now predicts AGI within 6 years, accelerating previous forecasts.

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The original article is a Reddit post by /u/Justgototheeffinmoon with no text or details about AGI timelines, DeepMind, or any AI breakthroughs.

Key Points

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis now predicts AGI by 2029, down from earlier estimates of 2030+
He cites rapid progress in LLMs (like Gemini), self-play reinforcement learning, and scaling laws as key drivers
Hassabis stresses that safety and alignment research must accelerate alongside capability gains

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