Google AI boss calls for more study of potential AI threats

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The chief executive of Google DeepMind, Demis Hassabis, has called for more urgent research into the potential dangers posed by artificial intelligence, warning that stronger safeguards are needed as systems become more advanced.

Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Hassabis said the technology sector supports “smart regulation” to address the genuine risks associated with rapidly advancing artificial intelligence.

He warned that AI could be exploited by malicious actors and that the growth of highly autonomous systems raises concerns about humanity maintaining effective control over future technologies.

Hassabis said stronger safety frameworks are necessary but emphasised that his organisation is only one participant in the global AI landscape and cannot independently shape the overall speed of technological development.

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