# Bad Influence story: Demis Hassabis predicts AI builders will run companies with a tenth of the staff

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-08 07:27. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/f3fcff7a-352f-45ed-8e66-0f118b19540c

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Latest update (11-08 07:27): Elon Musk reposts Demis Hassabis on AI-built companies needing fewer staff

Overview: DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicts that within five years, people who build with AI will run whole companies with a tenth of the headcount, according to a quote reposted by Elon Musk on X. Hassabis also says one person who understands AI will outperform an entire startup team.

This is a forecast from Hassabis, not a reported outcome. The report includes no supporting data or named companies.

Coverage timeline (newest first):
1. 11-08 07:27 · Elon Musk · [Elon Musk reposts Demis Hassabis on AI-built companies needing fewer staff](https://badinfluence.news/items/bsav5m8d05wabq80ktduhlnv4)
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