Technology · 12 August 2026

Google’s New AI Boss Takes on OpenAI and Anthropic in the Race for AI Supremacy

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Koray Kavukcuoglu, DeepMind's new head, is tasked with closing the performance gap with AI rivals OpenAI and Anthropic. Google, which owns DeepMind, has not released a top-tier AI model since early 2026, while competitors have launched advanced systems. Analysts believe Kavukcuoglu's promotion signals a shift towards improving AI performance and developer tools.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 August 2026 at 7:31

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