During the recent Google I/O 2025 conference, Demis Hassabis emphasized the importance of understanding AI technologies as essential for the next generation.

He advised college students to immerse themselves in AI and become proficient with advanced tools to prepare for the future job market.

Hassabis noted that AI will increasingly impact various industries, including education and entertainment, necessitating a balance of technical knowledge and human creativity.

Countries like Singapore and Finland are already implementing national AI literacy campaigns to equip their populations for upcoming job market shifts.

He likened the impact of generative AI on Generation Alpha to the internet's effect on millennials and smartphones on Generation Z.

While technical skills remain important, Hassabis highlighted that many hard skills are increasingly managed by AI, making 'meta skills' like creativity and adaptability essential.

He pointed out that although technological shifts may disrupt some jobs, they also create new opportunities that are often more interesting and valuable.

Hassabis identified emerging fields such as AI, virtual reality, augmented reality, and quantum computing as promising industries for the next decade.

In an appearance on the 'Hard Fork' podcast, Hassabis stressed the importance of adapting to new trends for future job prospects.

During a discussion at the University of Cambridge, he reiterated that adaptability is crucial for students entering a world of significant disruption and change.

Other industry leaders, including Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, share similar views, encouraging early engagement with AI technologies among youth.

His insights come in light of Google's recent advancements in AI technologies, including the introduction of the Veo 3 AI video generator.