Google AI CEO Demis Hassabis: If I were a student right now, I would study …

Google DeepMind CEO and Nobel laureate Demis Hassabis says he would still prioritize STEM subjects if he were a student today, despite artificial intelligence’s rapid transformation of the job market. Speaking at SXSW London on Monday, Hassabis emphasized that understanding mathematical and scientific fundamentals remains crucial even as AI reshapes entire industries.

“It’s still important to understand fundamentals” in mathematics, physics, and computer science to comprehend “how these systems are put together,” Hassabis said. However, he stressed that modern students must also embrace AI tools to remain competitive in tomorrow’s workforce.