Demis Hassabis was born in London, England, marking the beginning of his extraordinary journey in science and technology.

Demonstrated exceptional chess skills from a very young age, suggesting an early aptitude for strategic thinking and problem-solving. This laid the groundwork for his later work in AI.

Hassabis mastered chess at the age of four, showcasing early intellectual prowess and strategic thinking abilities that would later prove valuable in his career.

Achieved a master level in chess, demonstrating exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills at a young age.

Studied Computer Science at Queens' College, University of Cambridge, achieving a Double First. This provided him with a strong theoretical foundation in computer science.

Graduated from Cambridge University with a double first in Computer Science, demonstrating his academic excellence and setting the stage for his future career.

Pursued a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London (UCL), bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the human brain. His research focused on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying imagination, memory, and planning.

Completed his PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCL, deepening his understanding of the human brain and its connection to artificial intelligence.