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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 5 MIN

Google DeepMind's AGI Warning and the AI Investment Bubble at Davos

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In this episode, we discuss Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis's candid remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, including his warning about bubble-like conditions in AI investment and his prediction that artificial general intelligence could arrive by 2030. We explore DeepMind's announcement of a new Chief AGI Economist role designed to model the economic impacts of advanced AI, including potential post-scarcity scenarios. From Hassabis's concerns about speculative multibillion-dollar funding rounds to co-founder Shane Legg's vision for better economic models in an AGI future, we break down what these developments signal about Google DeepMind's approach to building transformative AI technology responsibly.https://www.aiconvocast.comHelp support the podcast by using our affiliate links:Eleven Labs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/ibl30sgkibkvDisclaimer:This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google, DeepMind, the World Economic Forum, or any other entities mentioned unless explicitly stated. The content provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional, financial, or investment advice. Affiliate links are included to help support the podcast and may result in compensation at no additional cost to you.

In this episode, we discuss Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis's candid remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, including his warning about bubble-like conditions in AI investment and his prediction that artificial general intelligence could arrive by 2030. We explore DeepMind's announcement of a new Chief AGI Economist role designed to model the economic impacts of advanced AI, including potential post-scarcity scenarios. From Hassabis's concerns about speculative multibillion-dollar funding rounds to co-founder Shane Legg's vision for better economic models in an AGI future, we break down what these developments signal about Google DeepMind's approach to building transformative AI technology responsibly.https://www.aiconvocast.comHelp support the podcast by using our affiliate links:Eleven Labs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/ibl30sgkibkvDisclaimer:This podcast is an independent production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google, DeepMind, the World Economic Forum, or any other entities mentioned unless explicitly stated. The content provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional, financial, or investment advice. Affiliate links are included to help support the podcast and may result in compensation at no additional cost to you.

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