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Demis Hassabis · Latent Space Blog · Sep 17, 2026 · Governance & Policy

DeepMind launches new institute for AGI research and governance.

“@demishassabis and @ShaneLegg launched the DeepMind Institute, a new in-house platform for interdisciplinary research and debate on AGI governance, economics, transparency, and human flourishing.”— Demis Hassabis

Demis Hassabis announced the launch of the DeepMind Institute, aimed at fostering interdisciplinary research on important topics like AGI governance and transparency. This move indicates a strategic shift towards addressing ethical concerns surrounding AI while promoting informed debate in the field.

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