According to @GoogleDeepMind, co-founder Demis Hassabis emphasized in an interview with @CNBCi that artificial intelligence stands as one of the most transformative technologies for humanity. Hassabis outlined practical applications where AI systems are already making significant impacts, including accelerating scientific discovery for climate solutions and expediting disease research. He highlighted that AI-driven models are being deployed to optimize energy consumption and enhance drug discovery, creating new business opportunities for AI startups and enterprise adoption. The interview underlines the expanding role of AI in addressing global challenges, offering concrete avenues for commercial and societal benefit (source: @GoogleDeepMind via Twitter, January 23, 2026).