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Models·6d ago·all news from September 16, 2026

Google Deepmind launches interdisciplinary institute to tackle the big questions around AGI

Google Deepmind has established the Deepmind Institute to conduct interdisciplinary research into the development and long-term implications of AGI. Led by Demis Hassabis, Shane Legg, and James Manyika, the organization will collaborate with experts in the humanities, arts, and policy sectors to address risks involving safety, governance, and societal control. This initiative reflects a growing industry effort to integrate academic and ethical frameworks into the technical progression of advanced artificial intelligence.

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