WSJ Tech News Briefing · Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Google has announced a significant leadership change in its AI operations, with Demis Hassabis stepping down as CEO of Google DeepMind to become chairman and chief scientist. Jeff Dean, Google's current chief scientist, is leaving the company to co-found a new AI startup.
“Demis Hassabis is stepping down as chief executive of Google DeepMind to become chairman and chief scientist, while Jeff Dean, Google's current chief scientist, is leaving to co-found a new AI startup with three other company veterans.”