Last Updated: 12 February 2025
Google is restructuring to stay ahead in the generative AI race by moving the Gemini app team to DeepMind. This change aims to make their AI development more streamlined and effective, ensuring they remain competitive in this fast-moving field.
In a blog post, CEO Sundar Pichai explained that this move will help improve feedback loops and enable faster rollout of new AI models for the Gemini app. The Gemini technology represents Google's most sophisticated AI capabilities, crafted by experts at DeepMind, and the app serves as the main portal for consumers to interact with these advanced models.
The integration will see Sissie Hsiao—currently leading the Gemini app team—joining Google DeepMind under the leadership of CEO Demis Hassabis. The collaboration between Sissie Hsiao and Demis Hassabis represents a significant push towards fostering innovation.
This move highlights a more collaborative approach towards enhancing AI innovation and delivery.
In related developments, Google has announced changes in its leadership structure. Prabhakar Raghavan, previously responsible for overseeing key products such as search, ads, and commerce, has been appointed as chief technologist. In this role, he will collaborate closely with Sundar Pichai to advance technological developments.
Nick Fox will take over Raghavan's previous responsibilities, heading the Knowledge and Information team and focusing on Google's AI product strategy.
