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Google DeepMind enters a new era as co-founder Demis Hassabis shifts AI role

The GuardianPublished Aug 8, 2026

Demis Hassabis, co-founder of Google DeepMind and Nobel laureate, steps down as CEO to become chair and Alphabet's chief scientist. Koray Kavukcuoglu takes senior VP role, marking DeepMind's closer integration with Alphabet amid AI competition.

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Google’s AI shake-up puts Demis Hassabis where the company needs him most, insiders say
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