Humanity has just 10 years before machines take control, says this man from Google

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

Cure Countdown

Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis claims AI could eradicate all diseases within 10 years—redefining the future of medicine and human longevity.

Speed Science

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Protein Miracle

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Abundance Ahead

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Military Shift

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AGI Countdown

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Mindless Machines

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AI Alarm

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Global Guardrails

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