DeepMind Co-Founder Hires Chief AGI Economist

On Jan. 23, 2026, DeepMind co-founder Shane Legg posted a job opening for a Chief AGI Economist to lead research on post‑AGI economics and report directly to him. The role will examine productivity, labour markets, income distribution and long-term growth, signalling DeepMind's active preparation for AGI; CEO Demis Hassabis has said there's a 50% chance AGI by 2030.