Google announced a reshuffle of its AI divisions on Wednesday. Demis Hassabis, the Nobel-winning scientist and chief executive of Google DeepMind, is transitioning into a new role as chairman of Google DeepMind and becomes the Chief Scientist of parent company Alphabet Inc.
Jeff Dean, who served as Chief Scientist and was one of Google's most important executives for 27 years, is leaving the company. Dean is launching a new AI-discovery startup with the backing of Google.
The restructure of Google DeepMind comes amid model delays and a series of high-profile exits, including the departure of four top researchers. These changes occur as the right talent is considered essential for success in the ongoing AI race.