Google's AI shakeup: DeepMind's Hassabis steps aside, senior scientists depart
Ars Technica 3 weeks ago 41 ● 17 sources
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down from day-to-day leadership to take an oversight role at Alphabet, continuing a pattern of senior departures from Google's AI division. Hassabis cited his lifelong focus on achieving artificial general intelligence and stated he believes AGI is now within reach. The shift marks a significant restructuring at Google's flagship AI research unit as the company navigates its position in the competitive generative AI landscape.