Google Shakes Up A.I. Leadership

Minutes after four top researchers said they were leaving, Google said that Demis Hassabis, the Nobel-winning scientist who led the company’s A.I. lab, was stepping into a new job.

Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind. Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images for Cannes Lions Google is shaking up its AI leadership, with some of the company's top experts in the field moving roles or leaving. Shares of the tech giant fell on the news. Demis Hassabis is stepping down as CEO of DeepMind to take on a broader r

Google shakes up AI leadership as DeepMind chief shifts role  Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 5 : Google parent company Alphabet on Wednesday announced a leadership overhaul of its AI division, with AI chief Demis Hassabis leaving his main managerial role and several leaders of its Gemini model, including veteran engineer Jeff Dean, departing the company.The shakeup comes during a pivotal jun