Business · 9 August 2026
Google shifts AI focus to cloud services, not just frontier research
Google recently saw major departures from its DeepMind AI team, including co-founder Demis Hassabis stepping back from daily operations. Some analysts believe this means Google is falling behind in the AI race, prioritising profit over cutting-edge development. However, others suggest Google is strategically focusing on diffusing AI technology through its cloud services, aiming to be the platform for others' AI applications.
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