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Demis Hassabis said this might be the ‘foothills of the singularity.’ What? - The Verge

Demis Hassabis just said we're in the 'foothills of the singularity.' Here's what that actually means for AI timelines.

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DeepMind's CEO is publicly signaling that transformative AI capabilities may be closer than most realize, shaping how investors and founders should think about AGI timelines and competitive urgency.

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  1. Demis Hassabis quote: 'foothills of the singularity'

  2. Statement signals DeepMind's internal belief on AGI proximity

  3. Published May 19, 2026 — indicates recent, forward-looking commentary

  4. Source: The Verge (credible tech publication)

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