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

TradeNews USA US markets desk (2026-08-08): When Sir Demis Hassabis said AI had brought the world to a “pivotal moment in human history” last month, he knew another big change was imminent. This shift… Primary source: original at The Guardian (theguardian.com).

August 8, 2026 10:15 AM ET · The Guardian

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

When Sir Demis Hassabis said AI had brought the world to a “pivotal moment in human history” last month, he knew another big change was imminent.

This shift was closer to home. The Nobel prize-winning head of Google DeepMind, Google’s AI unit, announced this week he was relinquishing his day-to-day duties as chief executive and becoming chair. He is also taking on the role of chief scientist at DeepMind’s parent, Alphabet.