Demis Hassabis, a recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, pointed out during a lecture at an ancient theater in Athens that AI technology is evolving extremely rapidly. "It is difficult to predict ten years from now. It is even more difficult because AI changes on a weekly basis," he said, noting that significant changes are certain to arrive.
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis Points to Learning Ability as Most Critical Skill in AI Era
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He stated that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which is broadly intelligent like a human, could be realized within ten years. He explained that while this realization would bring about "intense abundance" for society, it would also come with risks.
Hassabis proposed that emphasis be placed on "meta-skills," such as the optimization of learning methods, in addition to traditional disciplines like mathematics and the humanities. He emphasized the need to continue learning throughout one's career.
Additionally, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed concerns that the growth of Big Tech companies could create global financial disparities. He warned that if people do not feel the benefits of AI, it could lead to social unrest.
Source: “Learning how to Learn” will be next generation's most needed skill（HN 139pt・79コメント）（HN Search (backfill)、2025-09-14）