• 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