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Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is stepping down from his role, according to Axios. Hassabis, who co-founded DeepMind in 2010 and led its integration into Google, will transition to a new position within Alphabet, the parent company. The move comes as DeepMind continues to advance its AI research and products, including the Gemini models.

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https://www.axios.com/2026/08/05/google-deepmind-demis-hassabis-ai Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49184757

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