Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis: AI Will Create 'Very Valuable Jobs', Urges Focus on STEM Education

AI will create 'very valuable jobs', but study STEM: Google's Demis Hassabis

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicted that AI will create new, "very valuable" jobs. However, he urged students to prioritise STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Speaking at SXSW London, he highlighted the importance of practical experience with AI tools and said children today will grow up to be "AI native."Even as artificial intelligence (AI) replaces human jobs, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis believes the shift to AI will create new, "very valuable" roles. However, speaking at London's South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, on Monday, Hassabis said he would still prioritise STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects if he were a student today. "It's still important to understand fundamentals" in mathematics, physics, and computer science in order to comprehend how these systems are put together, he said, according to a report in The Times of India. SXSW is a music, film, and tech festival which first began in Austin, Texas. He predicted that the rise of AI would especially benefit "technically savvy" individuals who are quick to adopt and apply these tools. In his view, AI will bring about a transformation even greater than the Industrial Revolution. The Deepmind CEO also added that children today will grow up "AI native", much like how the previous generation grew up with the internet. This competence in technology will especially be essential given companies have already started using AI for tasks ranging from coding to even recruiting. He encouraged students to go beyond formal education and gain hands-on experience with AI tools. "I'd also be experimenting with all the latest AI systems and tools and seeing what's the best way of utilising them and making use of them in useful and novel ways," he said. At Google's recent I/O developer conference, Hassabis and Google cofounder Sergey Brin suggested that artificial general intelligence -- AI matching or surpassing human capabilities -- could arrive within five years, by 2030.

Demis Hassabis, Google Deepmind CEO, advises students to study these subjects as AI replaces tech jobs

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind and Nobel laureate, said students should continue to focus on STEM subjects even as artificial intelligence (AI) changes the global job market. Speaking at SXSW London on Monday, he said a solid understanding of mathematics, physics, and computer science remains essential for anyone trying to understand AI systems. "It's still important to understand fundamentals" in mathematics, physics, and computer science to comprehend "how these systems are put together," Hassabis said. He encouraged students to use modern AI tools to stay ahead in a competitive work environment. Hassabis said that AI would lead to the creation of "new very valuable jobs" in the next five to ten years, especially for "technically savvy people who are at the forefront of using these technologies." He compared the scale of AI's impact to the Industrial Revolution and said he is optimistic about human adaptability despite worries over job losses. Hassabis also highlighted the importance of gaining practical knowledge by working directly with the latest AI tools. "I'd also be experimenting with all the latest AI systems and tools and seeing what's the best way of utilizing them and making use of them in useful and novel ways," he said. He added that children growing up today would become "AI native," just as earlier generations became familiar with the internet. As AI becomes part of tasks like software development, such fluency will be crucial. Major companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Google have already started using AI to assist in coding and other technical work. At the recent Google I/O developer conference, Hassabis and Google cofounder Sergey Brin said artificial general intelligence -- AI that equals or surpasses human capabilities -- could be achieved around 2030. This timeline, Hassabis said, highlights the urgent need for students to prepare for a future where AI plays a central role. Even as some companies reduce hiring for roles that AI can perform, Hassabis believes those who learn to use AI effectively will benefit. He said the technology will eventually "supercharge" workers who understand how to apply it.

Google's Demis Hassabis Says AI Natives Have 'Very Valuable' Jobs Waiting For Them, But They Need To Study These Subjects At School - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Alphabet Inc. GOOGL GOOG subsidiary Google's DeepMind, believes that while AI is displacing certain jobs, it will also create new, "very valuable" roles, particularly for those adept at leveraging emerging technologies. What Happened: Speaking at SXSW London, the former Nobel prize awardee emphasized that AI's impact will surpass that of the Industrial Revolution, but he remains optimistic due to humanity's adaptability. He noted that over the next five to ten years, AI will "supercharge" technically savvy individuals who are at the forefront of using these technologies. According to a report by Business Insider, Hassabis highlighted that today's children will grow up "AI native," similar to how previous generations adapted to the internet. He advised students to focus on STEM subjects such as mathematics, physics, and computer science to understand the fundamentals of AI systems. Additionally, he recommended that individuals experiment with the latest AI tools to discover innovative applications and use cases, stating, "I'd also be experimenting with all the latest AI systems and tools and seeing what's the best way of utilising them and making use of them in useful and novel ways." See also: Elon Musk's Tesla Defies European Slump With Norway Sales Growth In May: Model Y Comes To The Rescue Despite the current job market shifts, with companies like Meta Platforms Inc. META, Microsoft Corp. MSFT, and Alphabet Inc. using AI to automate tasks like coding, Hassabis remains optimistic about AI's potential. He predicts that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), AI with capabilities equal to or exceeding human intelligence, could arrive by around 2030. Why It Matters: Several prominent voices share Hassabis's optimism about AI's potential to create new jobs. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg envisions AI evolving into a "midlevel engineer" capable of writing code, enabling small, talent-dense teams to develop high-quality products. He believes this transformation will lead to a tech industry revolution, urging startups to adapt and harness AI's capabilities. Mark Cuban believes AI will create more jobs too, recently hitting back at Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's warning that people should be "worried" about the AI age. Meanwhile, Nvidia NVDA CEO Jensen Huang believes students should already try and harness what they can from AI to help improve career prospects and productivity. According to Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings, Alphabet has received a growth score of 88.54%. Click here to see how it stacks up against the likes of Apple. Read next: TSMC CEO Admits Trump Tariffs Have 'Some Impact' On Chipmaker But Demand 'Consistently Outpacing' Supply Thanks To AI Photo courtesy: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com GOOGAlphabet Inc$169.32-0.62%Stock Score Locked: Edge Members Only Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock - anytime. Unlock RankingsEdge RankingsMomentumNot AvailableGrowth88.53Quality85.09Value51.79Price TrendShortMediumLongOverviewGOOGLAlphabet Inc$167.98-0.62%METAMeta Platforms Inc$667.00-0.58%MSFTMicrosoft Corp$459.89-0.45%NVDANVIDIA Corp$136.76-0.45%Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs