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Google DeepMind Exec: AI Will Unlock Unimaginable Human Potential, Impact Underestimated

  • Manish Gupta, Senior Director of Google DeepMind, states AI will elevate human capabilities to "unimaginable" levels, believing its long-term impact is "underestimated."
  • Gupta asserts AI can solve humanity's toughest challenges, including medical breakthroughs, comparing its transformative power to fire and electricity.
  • Google is investing significantly in India, including $8M for AI Centers of Excellence, $400K for a health foundation model, and $50K grants for Indic language solutions.
  • Google also announced a $15 billion investment for an AI infrastructure hub in Andhra Pradesh, partnering with Adani Group.
  • Gupta emphasizes responsible AI development, adhering to principles to avoid harm, and praises India's balanced regulatory approach.

Why It Matters: Google DeepMind believes AI's transformative power for humanity is vastly underestimated, requiring responsible development and balanced regulation.

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