Sir Demis Hassabis, a recently-knighted AI millionaire, advised parents to support their children's creative use of technology instead of being frustrated by their hours spent gaming. He emphasized the importance of encouraging children to create and program, drawing on his own experience growing up playing chess and video games. Sir Demis urged parents to cultivate their children's passions, as they may lead to unexpected opportunities and skill development. He stressed the need for children to be adaptable in a rapidly changing world and encouraged them to embrace that adaptability. Describing his own journey, Sir Demis highlighted his achievements as a child chess prodigy, game designer, and founder of DeepMind, which was later acquired by Google. He expressed his delight in receiving a knighthood, recognizing the contributions he and his team made to the AI field and British life.

Sir Demis acknowledged that selling DeepMind to Google was the right decision, given the company's capabilities and global reach. The use of AI, including deepfake videos and algorithm bias, raised concerns that require ongoing attention and countermeasures. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak organized the first AI safety summit in 2023 to address these concerns, with Sir Demis signing a statement emphasizing the importance of mitigating AI risks. In an interview, Sir Demis differentiated the impact of AI from nuclear technology, highlighting its broader positive potential. The complete interview with Sir Demis Hassabis can be heard on BBC Sounds or on Saturday, March 30th, during BBC Radio 4's Today program.