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TL;DR:

  • DeepMind and Google Research's Brain team merging into single unit: Google DeepMind
  • Goal: accelerate progress in AI and AGI development safely and responsibly
  • Demis Hassabis leading the new unit
  • Close collaboration with Google Product Areas
  • Aim: improve lives of billions, transform industries, advance science, serve diverse communities
  • Greater speed, collaboration, and execution needed for biggest impact
  • Combining world-class AI talent with resources and infrastructure
  • DeepMind and Brain teams' research laid foundations for current AI industry
  • New Scientific Board for Google DeepMind overseeing research progress and direction
  • Upcoming town hall meeting for further information and clarity



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