Google DeepMind CEO, Demis Hassabis, forecasts a bright future with Artificial General Intelligence. He believes AGI will spark a golden age for humanity. This includes galactic colonisation within five years. Hassabis dismisses fears of job losses. He says AI will create new, better jobs. AI will enhance human productivity, especially in healthcare. Human empathy will remain crucial in many roles.
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