In the context of rapidly changing artificial intelligence (AI), Google's leading scientist, Mr. Demis Hassabis, emphasized that the most important skill of the next generation will not only be good at math, science or humanity, but the ability to "learn".
Speaking at an ancient ancient Roman theater at the foot of Acropolis ( Athens, Greece), Demis Hassabis - CEO of DeepMind, a scientist and former chess master, co-winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - said that the explosion of AI requires humanity to change the way of approaching education and developing skills.
Mr. Demis Hassabis emphasized: One thing is for sure, you will have to keep learning throughout your career. The only thing that can be predicted is that a big change is coming.
According to Hassabis, general artificial intelligence (AGI) is a machine with the same intelligence as humans, which could appear in just the next decade.
Mr. Hassabis believes that AGI will bring a leap forward in medicine, science and many other fields, opening up a "radical prosperity" future despite significant risks.
The Greek-born British scientist recommends that the younger generation practice super skills such as the ability to learn quickly, adapt and optimize new approaches to knowledge. This is considered a foundation for humans not to fall behind the daily and weekly changes of AI.
Demis Hassabis and the DeepMind research team developed an AI system that can accurately predict protein folding, a breakthrough honored with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. This is the foundation for many applications in medicine and drug development.
The event in Greece also had the participation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. This leader warned that if the benefits of AI are only focused on a few large technology corporations, the world will face an increasingly deep gap between rich and poor and the risk of social instability. Therefore, learning, adapting, and developing yourself in the era of technology and artificial intelligence is urgent.
