"Sorry for the late reply," Demis Hassabis says, revealing DeepMind's plan for an AI email assistant that manages your inbox, mimics your style, and ends.

Nobel laureate and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis recently stated that he would gladly "pay thousands of dollars per month" to be rid of the daily barrage of emails. At the SXSW London event, Hassabis stated that his team is developing an AI-powered email system that would do just that—take over the tiresome chore of inbox management. He stated that by automatically sifting through emails, responding to routine communications, and ensuring that critical ones are not overlooked, the program will assist users in managing their inboxes.

Demis Hassabis expressed his desire to get rid of his email. Every month, he would spend thousands of dollars to get rid of it.

He said that having a next-generation email is what he truly wants and that's what they're working on. He said that the AI tool, which is still being developed, will provide replies that are consistent with the user's writing style in addition to filtering and managing emails. This might help users avoid the typical apology of "Sorry for the late response" and minimize the number of missed replies.

Shortly after Google launched an "AI mode" in its search engine and Chrome browser, which allows users to engage with search through a chat-like interface akin to OpenAI's ChatGPT, the new email system was launched.

While the email project is a high priority, Demis Hassabis stressed that DeepMind's larger goal is still lofty. Although the immediate effect of AI may be exaggerated, he thinks it will result in substantial long-term gains. Before looking at AI applications in healthcare or climate change, he is now concentrating on the email problem.

Despite rapid changes in the labor market due to AI, Hassabis stated at SXSW London that students should prioritize STEM subjects. He emphasized that understanding mathematics, physics, and computer science is vital for grasping complex systems, while also encouraging students to leverage AI technologies to prepare for the future workforce.