Hassabis urges students at Cambridge to embrace AI, VR, AR, quantum computing careers

Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind CEO, warns of AI-driven job disruption but highlights emerging tech fields as key to future employment. His advice to students underscores the urgent need for adaptability and continuous learning in AI, VR, AR, and quantum computing sectors.

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Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind, urged students at Cambridge University to embrace careers in artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and quantum computing during a March discussion at Queens’ College.

Hassabis predicted the arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI) within the next decade, foreseeing significant disruption in the workplace but also the creation of new, engaging jobs. He emphasized the importance of adaptability and continuous learning to thrive in this evolving landscape.

“I advise students to immerse themselves in AI technologies,” Hassabis said, highlighting the transformative potential of these emerging fields.

He pointed to AI’s growing role in automating white-collar jobs, with some experts predicting that AI models could automate many such roles by 2027 or 2028. AI is already assisting doctors by analyzing symptoms and diagnostic scans and has shown promise in outperforming many teachers in educational settings.

Hassabis also underscored the promise of VR, AR, and quantum computing as industries poised for growth over the next decade, urging students to consider these areas for future career opportunities.

“Millions of jobs may become redundant, but new opportunities will arise,” he noted, encouraging students to stay ahead by embracing technological change.

His remarks come amid rapid advancements in AI tools from companies like Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, which are reshaping how information is accessed and how work is performed.

Hassabis’s message to Cambridge students was clear: adaptability, continuous learning, and engagement with cutting-edge technologies are essential to succeed in the future workforce.
Sources: Timesofindia
Demis Hassabis urged Cambridge students to pursue careers in AI, VR, AR, and quantum computing, predicting significant workplace disruption but also new job creation. Speaking at Queens’ College, he emphasized adaptability and continuous learning amid rapid technological advances, forecasting artificial general intelligence within a decade.
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I think we’re near guaranteed at this point to have (AI) models that are capable of automating any white-collar job by 2027 by 2028.
Sholto Douglas
researcher at Anthropic
India Today
Key Facts
  • AI is already performing tasks in medical offices by analysing symptoms and reading diagnostic scans, and studies show AI can outperform many accomplished teachers in education.India Today
  • Google Search AI Mode will provide direct information on its homepage, reducing the need to visit traditional news sites for updates.India Today
  • Sholto Douglas from Anthropic predicts AI will automate any white-collar job by 2027-2028, signaling significant workforce changes ahead.India Today
  • Demis Hassabis predicts Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) within a decade, foreseeing both job disruption and the creation of engaging new jobs.Timesofindia
  • Hassabis advises students to focus on AI, VR, AR, and quantum computing as promising fields to adapt to future job markets and emphasizes adaptability and continuous learning.Timesofindia
Key Stats at a Glance
Year by which AI will automate any white-collar job
2027-2028 years
India Today
Timeframe for achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
10 years
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