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Google dismantles Deepmind and bets on a fresh start as Hassabis heads for the exit

Google is reorganizing its AI division, with DeepMind losing its autonomy and founder Demis Hassabis possibly stepping away. AI researcher Koray Kavukcuoglu will take over operations, while all Gemini development shifts to the Bay Area.

Aug 933

Deepmind's talent drain likely comes down to chip shortages, a conflict of interest, and Google's bureaucracy

Former DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has stepped back from day-to-day operations, amid growing concerns over chip access, bureaucracy, and a conflict of interest with Google.

Aug 641

Google Deepmind loses both its CEO and chief scientist as Demis Hassabis and Jeff Dean step down simultaneously

Google Deepmind is undergoing a major leadership overhaul with CEO Demis Hassabis and chief scientist Jeff Dean stepping down. Former Deepmind CTO Koray Kavukcuoglu will take over as CEO.

Aug 526

DeepMind’s Hassabis says a STEM degree makes you 10x better with AI

Demis Hassabis, DeepMind's CEO, asserts that a STEM degree remains 10 times more valuable when working with AI, emphasizing that technical knowledge is crucial in the age of artificial intelligence.

Jul 1755

Demis Hassabis wants a Wall Street-style referee for AI, with the power to hit pause

Demis Hassabis proposes a Wall Street-style regulator for AI, modeled after FINRA, with the power to pause dangerous frontier models.

Jul 1447

Google’s Demis Hassabis says it’s time for a global AI watchdog — led by the US

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis advocates for a global AI watchdog led by the US to oversee dangerous frontier AI models. His proposal comes amid growing concerns about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technologies.

Jul 1456

Deepmind CEO Hassabis says "nobody in the world knows what happens next" so "cautious optimism" means building guardrails now

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis calls for a new U.S. regulatory body modeled after FINRA to oversee advanced AI development, emphasizing the need for cautious optimism and proactive safety measures.

Jul 1449

Demis Hassabis Thinks AI Job Cuts Are Dumb

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, argues that companies should use AI productivity gains to expand operations rather than cut jobs. His perspective challenges the prevailing narrative of AI-driven layoffs and emphasizes growth-oriented AI implementation.

May 2076

Demis Hassabis said this might be the ‘foothills of the singularity.’ What?

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis described the current AI advancements as a 'profound moment for humanity' and suggested we may be at the 'foothills of the singularity.'

May 1963

Google DeepMind to open its first AI campus in the world in Seoul

Google DeepMind is opening its first AI campus in Seoul, South Korea, as part of a broader strategy to expand its global presence and strengthen AI research capabilities.

Apr 2791

Deepmind CEO Hassabis says AGI will hit like ten industrial revolutions compressed into a single decade

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicts AGI could arrive within five years, comparing its impact to ten industrial revolutions compressed into a single decade.

Apr 1094

Demis Hassabis says Google DeepMind had to return to its startup roots after the Brain merger

Demis Hassabis says Google DeepMind had to return to its startup roots after merging with Google Brain to maintain innovation pace.

Apr 9126