Google DeepMind Shakeup: Hassabis Steps Down, Jeff Dean Exits After 27 Years
Demis Hassabis steps down as DeepMind CEO, Jeff Dean leaves Google after 27 years. Koray Kavukcuoglu takes over. The biggest AI shakeup of 2026.
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Demis Hassabis steps down as DeepMind CEO, Jeff Dean leaves Google after 27 years. Koray Kavukcuoglu takes over. The biggest AI shakeup of 2026.
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