Machine Learning Algorithms & Natural Language Processing

Aug 8, 2026 · Industry Insights

Google AI Reorg: Brin Takes Direct Control of Gemini as Hassabis Shifts to Research

Google is reshuffling its AI leadership, with co‑founder Sergey Brin directly overseeing Gemini, DeepMind co‑founder Demis Hassabis moving to a chief scientist role, and Koray Kavukcuoglu appointed senior VP to run Gemini development, reflecting mounting commercial pressure and a shift of the AI decision hub from London to Silicon Valley.