Google AI boss calls for more study of potential AI threats
Google AI boss calls for more study of potential AI threats
Publish Date: 2026-02-21 18:20:00
Source Domain: anewz.tv
- Google DeepMind’s chief executive, Demis Hassabis, called for urgent research into the dangers of artificial intelligence at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, stressing the need for stronger safeguards.
- Hassabis warned that AI could be exploited by malicious actors and that the growth of highly autonomous systems raises concerns about human control over future technologies.
- At the summit, diverse views were shared on AI governance, with the United States government opposing internationalised AI governance while other nations and tech companies favored coordinated oversight.
- Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, also emphasized the necessity of urgent regulatory action. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of global collaboration to ensure AI benefits society safely.
- Hassabis noted that Western countries currently lead in AI capability but emphasized the potential for rapid change due to technological competition.
- He predicted AI’s emergence as a dominant force in the next decade alongside an increased emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, and education in technology.
- The summit concluded with an endorsement of the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit Declaration by 88 countries and global institutions, focusing on seven priority areas for global cooperation in AI.
