On the Possible podcast, Google DeepMind’s CEO Demis Hassabis dropped some serious knowledge about Google’s big play: merging Gemini AI with Veo’s video magic. It’s not just about making Gemini smarter about the world around us—though that’s a huge part—it’s about crafting that dream digital sidekick we’ve all been waiting for. Hassabis didn’t hold back, pointing out how ‘omni’ models (yeah, that’s a thing now) are the future, gobbling up every type of media you can throw at them.
Guess what? Google’s not alone in this race. OpenAI and Amazon are also in the mix, pushing for AIs that can juggle text, images, and maybe even your coffee order without breaking a sweat. Veo’s secret sauce? YouTube’s endless buffet of videos, giving it a leg up in understanding the chaotic beauty of the real world. But here’s the kicker: with great data comes great responsibility (and a ton of privacy questions), especially after Google tweaked its rules to let AI feast on more data. Convenient, huh?
This whole Gemini-Veo mashup is a game-changer, no doubt. But as we sprint towards this shiny AI future, it’s worth pausing to ask: are we cool with the price of admission? Innovation’s exciting, but let’s not forget to keep our ethical compass handy.
