Google's AI Innovations and Talent Shifts

Google's acquisition of DeepMind in 2014 has led to a shift in the AI industry, with top talent leaving to explore other opportunities. DeepMind, known for breakthroughs in AI, is merging with Google Brain to build the world's first artificial general intelligence (AGI). The merger aims to launch the Gemini LLM, a foundational model that will differentiate it in the crowded provider ecosystem. DeepMind's staff costs and other expenses were cut by nearly 40% in 2022, and Google co-founder Sergey Brin is returning to work at Google to focus on AI as competition intensifies.