AI Risks Demand Global Action, Says DeepMind CEO

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, has highlighted the urgent need for global cooperation to address the serious risks posed by artificial intelligence. He identified two primary concerns: the potential for malicious actors to misuse beneficial AI technologies and the inherent dangers of increasingly autonomous systems.

Hassabis expressed that existing global institutions may be insufficient to manage the rapid advancements in AI. Given AI's digital nature and borderless impact, he stressed the critical importance of international forums for decision-makers and technologists to establish minimum deployment standards.

In parallel, Apple Inc. is reportedly fast-tracking the development of three new AI-driven wearable devices: smart glasses, a pendant, and AirPods with advanced AI capabilities. These products will leverage an AI-enhanced Siri, utilizing cameras for context-aware actions and aiming to deepen user engagement within the Apple ecosystem.

Apple's new wearables, including smart glasses with high-resolution cameras and a pendant described as the 'eyes and ears' of a smartphone, are expected to integrate seamlessly with iPhones. The company is investing heavily in AI, with plans for an iOS 27 Siri revamp and a focus on AI-enabled product categories, signaling a significant shift in its hardware strategy.