Alphabet reshuffles AI leadership as DeepMind CEO steps down to become chief scientist

Alphabet announced a reorganization of its artificial intelligence leadership. Demis Hassabis will leave his role as chief executive of Google DeepMind and take on the position of chief scientist for the parent company.

The change positions Hassabis to oversee AI research across Alphabet’s various units, while the former long-time Google chief scientist Jeff Dean is departing to start his own venture.

The move reflects Alphabet’s broader effort to streamline its AI strategy after recent internal shifts, though no specific projects or timelines were detailed.