The neuroscientist and former chess prodigy was talking at an ancient Roman theatre in Athens

A leading Google scientist and recent Nobel laureate has highlighted "learning how to learn" as the paramount skill for future generations, given the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence.

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google's DeepMind, delivered this insight from an ancient Roman theatre in Athens, emphasising that rapid technological advancements necessitate a fresh approach to education and skill acquisition. He stated that this adaptability is crucial to keep pace with AI's reshaping of both the workplace and educational landscape.

“It’s very hard to predict the future, like 10 years from now, in normal cases. It’s even harder today, given how fast AI is changing, even week by week,” Hassabis told the audience. “The only thing you can say for certain is that huge change is coming.”

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