Google Shifts Gemini App Team to DeepMind to Enhance AI Development

Google is integrating its Gemini app team with DeepMind to streamline AI development and improve feedback loops, as part of a broader reorganization to enhance its AI capabilities.

In a strategic move to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities, Google has announced the integration of its Gemini app team into its AI research division, DeepMind. This decision, revealed by CEO Sundar Pichai, is part of a broader reorganization aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing the company's position in the competitive generative AI landscape.

The Gemini app, which serves as Google's consumer interface for its latest AI models, will now be under the leadership of Demis Hassabis at DeepMind. This shift is expected to improve feedback loops and accelerate the deployment of new AI models, thereby strengthening Google's ongoing product momentum. The reorganization also includes significant leadership changes, with Prabhakar Raghavan transitioning to the role of Chief Technologist, and Nick Fox taking over as the head of the Knowledge & Information team.

This move comes amid a surge in AI-driven advancements at Google, including new features in Search and Lens, and the launch of an AI-focused Google Shopping platform. The company has also expanded its medical AI tools, marking 600,000 AI-assisted diabetic retinopathy screenings across India and Thailand.

The reorganization reflects Google's commitment to simplifying its structure to keep pace with the rapid advancements in AI technology. By aligning its AI teams more closely with its core products, Google aims to enhance user experience and drive innovation in AI-powered home initiatives.

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