Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis just dropped a bombshell at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, claiming artificial general intelligence (AGI) will pack ten times the punch of the Industrial Revolution—and it’s not some distant dream but rather right around the corner, potentially unfolding within a decade.
AGI’s Impact: A Decade of Change
During his speech, Hassabis highlighted that we’re standing on the brink of one of humanity's most consequential shifts—one that could transform every facet of life as we know it. He laid it out starkly, likening AGI's impending arrival to monumental milestones in human history like fire and electricity. This isn't just tech chatter; it's an assertion that AGI might happen faster than any previous revolution we've seen.