Google shakes up AI leadership as DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis shifts role
Demis Hassabis becomes chief scientist, relinquishes DeepMind CEO role; Jeff Dean and other key engineers leave to found new startup; moves follow departure of two star researchers to AI rivals
· 8/5/2026, 5:14:00 PM· 2 min read
Demis Hassabis becomes chief scientist, relinquishes DeepMind CEO role; Jeff Dean and other key engineers leave to found new startup; moves follow departure of two star researchers to AI rivals
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