Big shake-up in Google’s AI team as DeepMind chief executive steps down
Sir Demis Hassabis is stepping down as CEO of Google DeepMind to become chair, as part of a major leadership overhaul at the AI research lab. The move comes amid concerns about Google's competitive position in the AI race and the pursuit of artificial general intelligence.
Why it matters
As a leader in the global AI industry, changes at the top of DeepMind signal potential shifts in Google's strategic approach to AGI development.
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Sir Demis Hassabis is stepping down as chief executive of Google DeepMind , in a leadership overhaul of the UK-based AI research lab.
Hassabis, a Nobel prize recipient , is leaving his main managerial role to become chair of DeepMind – as well as taking on the new position of chief scientist at Alphabet, which is Google’s parent company. DeepMind will now be led by Koray Kavukcuoglu, its chief technology officer, under the title of senior vice-president.
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