Demis Hassabis claims we're at the 'foothills of the singularity' as Google unveils Gemini for Science tools
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Summary
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis closed Google I/O's keynote by suggesting we may be at the "foothills of the singularity," a hypothetical point where AI surpasses human intelligence. He introduced Gemini for Science, a set of AI tools aimed at accelerating scientific research, including drug discovery, with the ambitious goal of "one day solving all disease." The article critically examines the grandiose language tech executives use when discussing AI's potential.
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reimagine drug discovery with the goal of one day solving all disease
profound moment for humanity
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