Google merges Gemini with DeepMind
Alphabet merges its Gemini app team with DeepMind to streamline AI operations and improve performance.

Alphabet has transferred the Gemini app team to DeepMind, streamlining operations to accelerate progress in generative AI. The decision aims to foster quicker deployment and seamless collaboration across its AI platforms.
Sundar Pichai, Google’s CEO, highlighted that the change would enhance feedback cycles and improve the rollout of models within the Gemini app. Gemini represents Google’s most advanced AI technology, with the app offering direct access to the latest developments.
Sissie Hsiao, who previously led the Gemini app team, will now report to Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind. This realignment reflects the company’s broader efforts to strengthen its generative AI capabilities.
Google also reshuffled senior leadership, appointing Prabhakar Raghavan as chief technologist. His former role in search and information management will be taken over by Nick Fox, aligning the company’s AI product strategy under new leadership.