Demis Hassabis is the CEO of Google DeepMind. He joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss the cutting edge of AI and where the research is heading. In this conversation, we cover the path to artificial general intelligence, how long it will take to get there, how to build world models, whether AIs can be creative, and how AIs are trying to deceive researchers. Stay tuned for the second half where we discuss Google's plan for smart glasses and Hassabis's vision for a virtual cell. Hit play for a fascinating discussion with an AI pioneer that will both break news and leave you deeply informed about the state of AI and its promising future. Chapters: 00:00 The Journey Towards AGI 02:46 Current AI Capabilities and Limitations 05:53 Mathematics and Reasoning in AI 08:55 Building World Models for AI 12:08 The Role of Active Learning in AI 14:45 Creativity and Invention in AI 17:52 Understanding Human Ingenuity through AI 20:55 Deception in AI Systems 29:03 The Dual Nature of AI: Opportunities and Risks 30:12 The Future of the Web: Agent-Based Interactions 32:35 AI Assistants: Transforming Personal and Work Life 35:42 Project Astra: The Next Generation of AI Assistants 39:21 Decoding Biology: The Virtual Cell Project 43:25 Genomics and AI: Understanding Genetic Mutations 45:57 The Future of Aging: Extending Healthy Lifespan 48:25 Material Science: Discovering New Materials for the Future 53:21 Visions of Superintelligence: A Philosophical Perspective