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Google’s DeepMind CEO says there are bigger risks to worry about than AI taking our jobs

By CNN

Published: June 04, 2025 at 1:39PM EDT

A general view of the Google DeepMind offices after the announcement that Founder and CEO Demis Hassabis and senior research scientist, John M. Jumper, received the 2024 Nobel Prize for Chemistry on October 9, 2024 in London, England. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images via CNN Newsource)

Red-winged blackbirds are attacking Toronto residents again. Here is why

Red-winged blackbirds are attacking Toronto residents again. Here is why

‘A beach-worthy day’: Toronto to see short-lived warm-up on Wednesday

‘A beach-worthy day’: Toronto to see short-lived warm-up on Wednesday

B.C. landlord took too long to replace carpets after eviction, must pay tenants $36K: court

B.C. landlord took too long to replace carpets after eviction, must pay tenants $36K: court

‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Parents raise concerns over hot, overcrowded school portables during B.C. heat wave

‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Parents raise concerns over hot, overcrowded school portables during B.C. heat wave

Large majority of Alberta teachers vote in favour of striking

Large majority of Alberta teachers vote in favour of striking

Truck odometer, CCTV, cell tower data track suspect’s alleged route on night of Calgary park homicide

Truck odometer, CCTV, cell tower data track suspect’s alleged route on night of Calgary park homicide

A mostly sunny and humid day expected in Ottawa, with the risk of late day showers

A mostly sunny and humid day expected in Ottawa, with the risk of late day showers

Homeowners fed up, demand accountability after flood destroys Embrun homes

Homeowners fed up, demand accountability after flood destroys Embrun homes

Negotiations expected to resume as Montreal public transit strike enters third day

Negotiations expected to resume as Montreal public transit strike enters third day

‘Bye-bye, boss’: Quebec coworkers planning retirement, big purchases after winning $20M

‘Bye-bye, boss’: Quebec coworkers planning retirement, big purchases after winning $20M

Experts expect close, intense Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final after Oilers’ Game 3 meltdown

Experts expect close, intense Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final after Oilers’ Game 3 meltdown

Ben’s Meats and Deli opens in new location in west Edmonton

Ben’s Meats and Deli opens in new location in west Edmonton

Two youths charged in N.B. ATV crash that killed 15-year-old boy

Two youths charged in N.B. ATV crash that killed 15-year-old boy

Man convicted in Cape Breton hit and run granted day parole, mother of victim says

Man convicted in Cape Breton hit and run granted day parole, mother of victim says

‘Offer support where we can’: Community organizations gear up for busy summer amid evacuations

‘Offer support where we can’: Community organizations gear up for busy summer amid evacuations

‘It’s very busy’: Wildlife injured in Manitoba fires finding refuge

‘It’s very busy’: Wildlife injured in Manitoba fires finding refuge

Sask. premier to speak after province’s support of wildfire evacuees called into question

Sask. premier to speak after province’s support of wildfire evacuees called into question

‘We’re triaging’: Sask. Public Safety Agency says it’s aware of support backlog, working to rectify

‘We’re triaging’: Sask. Public Safety Agency says it’s aware of support backlog, working to rectify

The Beer Store to close Cambridge store

The Beer Store to close Cambridge store

Alleged Canadian hacker unmasked after threatening cybersecurity researcher

Alleged Canadian hacker unmasked after threatening cybersecurity researcher

‘There were some steps missed’: Environment Canada offers more details after retracting Sask. tornado confirmation

‘There were some steps missed’: Environment Canada offers more details after retracting Sask. tornado confirmation

Sask. man died from being held face down during arrest, inquest hears

Sask. man died from being held face down during arrest, inquest hears

Algoma Steel sues contractor for $2M related to workplace fatality

Algoma Steel sues contractor for $2M related to workplace fatality

Baby moose in Timmins eludes capture

Baby moose in Timmins eludes capture

High temps and windy conditions Wednesday

High temps and windy conditions Wednesday

‘We feel it builds trust’: Police back possible return of School Resource Officer program

‘We feel it builds trust’: Police back possible return of School Resource Officer program

Barrie’s largest affordable housing initiative kicks off construction

Barrie’s largest affordable housing initiative kicks off construction

County pushes back on Barrie’s boundary expansion proposal

County pushes back on Barrie’s boundary expansion proposal

Lawyers continue final pitches to judge in hockey players’ sex assault trial

Lawyers continue final pitches to judge in hockey players’ sex assault trial

Inmate denied withdrawal medication nine days before overdose death at South West Detention Centre

Inmate denied withdrawal medication nine days before overdose death at South West Detention Centre

Wildfire burning out of control west of Nanaimo, B.C.

Wildfire burning out of control west of Nanaimo, B.C.

Grizzly seen ‘chasing livestock’ on B.C. Gulf Island

Grizzly seen ‘chasing livestock’ on B.C. Gulf Island

Sudbury cat owners looking at legal action to get their tabby back

Sudbury cat owners looking at legal action to get their tabby back

Survivors of MK-Ultra brainwashing experiments want judge to approve class-action lawsuit

Survivors of MK-Ultra brainwashing experiments want judge to approve class-action lawsuit

L.A. police swiftly enforce downtown curfew as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown continue

L.A. police swiftly enforce downtown curfew as protests against Trump’s immigration crackdown continue

Southern Baptists overwhelmingly call for a ban on gay marriage

Southern Baptists overwhelmingly call for a ban on gay marriage

Prime minister, MPs attend ceremony to raise Pride flag on Parliament Hill

Federal government slow to reduce, modernize its office space

Auditor general finds F-35 costs soar amid project delays, pilot shortages

Union says Canada Post won’t meet it ‘halfway’ on arbitration, prolonging deadlock

Live Nation to invest US$1 billion in U.S. music venues

Global economy on track for worst decade since 1960s, World Bank warns

Spinach, strawberries top new U.S. ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of pesticide-laden produce

RFK Jr.’s firing of U.S. immunization committee worrisome, Canadian scientists say

Period-tracking apps pose ‘significant risks’ for users, new report finds

Fans greet K-pop stars Jimin and Jung Kook of BTS discharged from military service

Weinstein jury pores over accuser’s emails during deliberations

A family thought the sculpture on their piano was a ‘fake’ Rodin. Now it’s sold for nearly US$1 million

Aaron Rodgers on first day with Steelers: I’m married

Canada’s Andreescu cruises into second round of Libema Open with win over Garland

Edmonton Oilers superfans cross ocean, paint body in blue and orange to watch games

Edmonton Oilers fan paints hundreds of faces per game while taking in the action

‘It was a form of healing’: How travelling to every country helped this American cope with a mental health disorder

200-year-old condom decorated with erotic art goes on display in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum

Climate & Environment

Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta’s cherished park and G7 host location

Ottawa’s plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says

Nations call for ‘quieter’ ocean to help marine life

Astronomy show accidentally reveals unseen structure in our solar system

New AI minister says Canada won’t ‘over-index’ on AI regulation

How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid

Mazda recall: Battery issue may deactivate airbags on 170,000 vehicles

Investors dump Tesla on bet Trump may lash out at Musk through his car company

Ford Explorer recall: 23,000 SUVs pulled over risk of detaching parts

Los Angeles on edge: Clashes between police, protesters amid immigration crackdown

These Toronto-area neighbourhoods are now in 'underbidding territory'

Western Canada wildfire smoke creates hazy skies in parts of North America

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