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So long and thanks for all the bots
Google’s AI brain drain continues.
Demis Hassabis, the now former CEO of Google DeepMind, during an interview in 2026.
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Google's AI shake-up: DeepMind's Hassabis steps aside, senior scientists depart
Google's AI brain drain continues.
TL;DRAI
Demis Hassabis steps down as DeepMind CEO; four senior Google AI researchers including Jeff Dean launch Discovery Loop. The talent exodus to rivals OpenAI and Anthropic, paired with slowing Gemini progress, threatens Google's AI market leadership.
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