# Nobel laureate Demis Hassabis named Alphabet chief scientist

https://mins.news/en/item/16695

- CGTN, 2026-08-06 02:12 UTC
- Tech
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> Google AI chief Demis Hassabis is set to leave his current position and become Alphabet’s chief scientist. The appointment comes as DeepMind undergoes a reshuffle. The changes will also include the departure of a key engineer.

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