Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis offers a more conservative estimate for the arrival of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) compared to Google's co-founder Sergey Brin. While Brin anticipates AGI before 2030, Hassabis predicts it will emerge shortly after, aligning with his long-held 20-year mission timeline. Hassabis emphasizes AGI's high bar, requiring it to match the human brain's capabilities.
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Katie Miller, spokeswoman for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is leaving the White House to join Elon Musk's ventures after Musk's departure from his advisory role. This transition follows Musk's criticism of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," prompting responses from both Millers.
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Kamal Hasan's claim that "Kannada is born out of Tamil" ignited a language row, prompting criticism from Karnataka's Chief Minister and BJP president. Hasan later clarified that politicians, including himself, are unqualified to discuss language origins and suggested leaving it to linguists. He faced threats from Karnataka Rakshana Vedike for allegedly disrespecting Kannada.
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