At Google I/O, Sergey Brin makes surprise appearance — and declares Google will build the first AGI
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Summary
Google co-founder Sergey Brin announced that the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) unit, DeepMind, would be focusing on developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) during a recent appearance at Google I/O.
Although Brin did not go into detail about the company’s plans for AGI, he said Google was focusing on creating “the best” AGI while his DeepMind counterpart, Demis Hassabis, warned about the potential dangers of rushing the technology.
AGI has a wide range of possible applications, including robotics and self-driving cars, and Google is aiming to make these applications more accessible to everyone.
While Google is making bold moves in the AGI space, OpenAI is still considered the frontrunner in the space, while Meta is also making large investments in the technology.
The real winner of AGI dominance might come down to who can balance scientific rigor and cautious development with ambitious development.