Google’s DeepMind shakeup weakens U.K. bid to stay in AI race
Hassabis is becoming DeepMind chair and Alphabet's chief scientist, devoting his time to ensuring that AI's next stage 'goes well for humanity'
Demis Hassabis is stepping down as CEO of Google DeepMind. He will become chair of DeepMind and chief scientist at Alphabet. According to the Financial Post, Hassabis will focus on ensuring the next stage of AI development benefits humanity.
Hassabis' departure may weaken the UK tech scene, as he was a key figure in keeping the country an AI stronghold, reported by Techmeme, citing Mark Bergen of Bloomberg. For years, Hassabis was the only executive overseeing a US technology giant's AI development from outside the country.
The shakeup at Google DeepMind may signal deeper issues within the company's AI organization, including its position in the AI race and balancing long-term research with short-term product goals, The Verge reported.
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