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Google's AI shakeup: DeepMind's Hassabis steps aside, senior scientists depart

First publishedAug 5, 16:47 UTC

Last updatedAug 5, 22:44 UTC · 7m ago

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Google got a slow start with generative AI after seemingly being caught flat-footed by Microsoft's Copilot reveal. What a difference a few years make.

Reported by 2 outlets — Ars Technica, The Verge. See all sources ↓

Google got a slow start with generative AI after seemingly being caught flat-footed by Microsoft's Copilot reveal. What a difference a few years make. Now, Google is at the forefront of AI development (for better or worse), but new cracks are beginning to show. The company's string of high-profile personnel departures continues, and DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has now said he will hand off day-to-day responsibilities to take on an oversight role at parent company Alphabet.

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What's the story?: Google got a slow start with generative AI after seemingly being caught flat-footed by Microsoft's Copilot reveal. What a difference a few years make.
How widely is it covered?: 2 outlets, average source rating 6.5/10.
When was it last updated?: 7m ago.

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