Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI) — AI as smart or smarter than humans — will emerge within five to ten years.

While today’s AI systems excel in specific tasks, Hassabis notes they still lack real-world contextual understanding. Key advancements, such as multi-agent AI systems, may bridge this gap.

Experts debate the timeline, with some predicting AGI within a few years, while others believe it will take over a decade. The next step beyond AGI? Artificial superintelligence (ASI), though its arrival remains uncertain.

Source: CNBC