Google AI: Release Notes Demis Hassabis on shipping momentum, better evals and world models
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Aug 11, 2025 
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, dives into the evolution of AI from gaming to advanced thinking models. He discusses Genie 3 and its role in building world models that enable AI to grasp reality better. The conversation also touches on the necessity for improved evaluation methods through platforms like Kaggle’s Game Arena, as well as the integration of tool use in AI systems. Hassabis shares insights on scaling AI and the exciting future applications that could emerge from these advancements.
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Unprecedented Shipping Momentum
- Demis Hassabis says DeepMind is releasing new work almost every day.
- Rapid output reflects years of buildup and accelerating industry momentum.
Thinking Models Echo Agent Roots
- Demis Hassabis links thinking models to DeepMind's agent‑based AlphaGo/AlphaZero roots.
- He stresses planning, parallel thought, and refining internal reasoning as core capabilities.
Uneven Strengths Of Current Models
- Demis Hassabis calls modern systems "uneven intelligences" that excel in some tasks and fail at simple ones.
- He argues consistency, reasoning and memory gaps still block AGI readiness.