Prominent AI Researcher Assumes Leadership Position at Google DeepMind

A leading artificial intelligence researcher announced a major career move, taking on the role of Chair of Google DeepMind and Chief Scientist of Alphabet. The move will allow him to focus on long-term strategic direction and scientific breakthroughs, while continuing his work at Isomorphic Labs, which develops AI applications for disease discovery and treatment. Koray Kavukcuoglu has been promoted to Senior Vice President to lead Google DeepMind during this transition.