How Google, DeepMind View AI, Regulation, Productivity | Paris AI Summit

This podcast interviews Demis Hassabis (CEO of Google DeepMind) and James Manyika (Senior Vice President of Google) about the advancements and implications of AI, specifically focusing on the DeepSeek model and Google's substantial investments in AI infrastructure. The discussion covers DeepSeek's capabilities (deemed impressive but overstated by Hassabis), Google's continued large-scale investment in AI despite efficiency gains, the potential for broad-based productivity increases (dependent on adoption and effective implementation), and the need for balanced AI regulation. Hassabis expresses concerns about ensuring responsible AI development and mitigating potential risks associated with increasingly powerful AI systems. Manyika emphasizes Google's commitment to focusing on beneficial AI applications and adhering to international law and human rights.