Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean is leaving the search giant to cofound a new AI startup named Discovery Loop.
Jeff Dean is departing Google after 27 years to cofound Discovery Loop, a new AI startup focused on automating machine learning. Dean, a respected engineer and executive who cofounded the Google Brain AI unit and co-led the Gemini project, will join three other top researchers, including Sanjay Ghemawat, in the new venture. Google is taking a stake in the new startup. The administration announced that Demis Hassabis is moving from CEO of Google DeepMind to become chief scientist at Alphabet. This leadership shake-up follows Dean's departure, which sparked significant reactions from employees. Many staff members shared memes and jokes on the company's message board, highlighting the legendary status of Dean's role within the company. CEO Sundar Pichai noted that it was a 'privilege' to work with Dean. The move marks a significant transition for the search giant as it reorganizes its AI leadership structure.