AI Matters
Why it matters
Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis shifts to new AI role
The Guardian AI Google DeepMind enters a new era as co-founder Demis Hassabis shifts AI role
Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis is transitioning to a new role within the division amid concerns over its commercial direction.
Why it matters
Leadership changes at Google's premier AI lab signal a shift toward commercialization over pure academic research.
Latest brief · Aug 9, 2026