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Demis Hassabis — Education: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London; BA in Computer Science, University of Cambridge

Verdictpartial85%
1 check · 7/20/2026

1 → partial

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Subject
Demis Hassabis
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Education
Value
PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London; BA in Computer Science, University of Cambridge
Notes
Double first in Computer Science from Queens' College, Cambridge

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partial85%primaryHaiku 4.5 · 7/20/2026

NoteThe claim states: 'PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London; BA in Computer Science, University of Cambridge' with additional context of 'Double first in Computer Science from Queens' College, Cambridge.' The source confirms: (1) PhD in cognitive neuroscience from UCL (2009) ✓, (2) Computer Science degree from Cambridge with a double first ✓, and (3) from Queens' College, Cambridge ✓. However, the source lists his Cambridge degree as 'MA' (Master of Arts), not 'BA' (Bachelor of Arts). In the UK system, Cambridge awards MA degrees to graduates, which is technically a postgraduate degree by convention, though it is earned upon graduation. The claim's use of 'BA' is technically inaccurate for Cambridge's degree nomenclature, though the underlying fact (Computer Science degree from Cambridge) is correct. This is a partial confirmation due to the degree designation discrepancy.

Case № f_dH1aB2cD3eFiled 7/20/2026Confidence 85%
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