Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis discussed the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to combat diseases during a recent interview on CBS's "60 Minutes." Hassabis expressed optimism that AI advancements could address major health challenges within the next decade. Google has recently released its Gemini 2.5 model, which features a "thinking budget" enabling more autonomous and complex task handling, marking a notable development in the AI race. This model is part of a broader competitive landscape where OpenAI and Meta have faced criticism for their costly or controversial large language models, while Google's Gemini 2.5 has gained attention for its capabilities. DeepMind also demonstrated Genie 2, a world-building AI model, highlighting ongoing innovation in AI architectures. Hassabis emphasized that emergent behaviors in AI arise from learning real-world data rather than fixed programming, raising considerations about control and transparency. Additional projects mentioned include Project Astra, Gemini's memory integration, Project Mariner focused on agentic AI, and robotics, all contributing to progress toward artificial general intelligence (AGI). Meanwhile, OpenAI has launched GPT-4.1 and is reportedly developing a social platform, and other companies like Alibaba and biotech firm Profluent have announced AI advancements. The AI field is evolving rapidly with new models becoming faster, smaller, and more versatile.