A.I. Is Overhyped Yet Underappreciated, Says DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis
Demis Hassabis warns of hype in A.I. startup valuations while arguing the technology’s long-term impact is still underestimated.
Google, founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University, began as a search engine designed to improve the way people accessed information online. Its algorithm, PageRank, set it apart by prioritizing the relevance and quality of search results, rapidly establishing Google as the dominant player in internet search. The company's influence has expanded far beyond search, encompassing a broad array of services including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Drive, and the Android operating system. Known for its innovation and acquisition strategy, Google has become a cornerstone of digital life, shaping how people interact with technology and information. Its impact on both technology and society is profound, driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and data-driven solutions.
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From Oil Reserves to Data Control: The Rise of Digital Self-Reliance
Yousef Khalili, global chief transformation officer and CEO for the Middle East and Africa at Quant, examines how digital self-reliance has emerged as the defining strategic asset of the 21st century. Khalili argues that data, cloud infrastructure and A.I. have replaced oil as the foundation of geopolitical power. As nations move to reclaim sovereignty over their digital systems, he explores why resilience and autonomy are now shaping the future of global technology and economic influence.
Google’s Gemini Rapidly Closes In on ChatGPT as Antitrust Scrutiny Mounts
Gemini’s surge underscores a shifting power balance in generative A.I. as regulators move to scrutinize Google’s tactics.
