Google's AI Overhaul: Sundar Pichai Leads Major Restructure and Eyes HubSpot Acquisition
April 21, 2024![Google's AI Overhaul: Sundar Pichai Leads Major Restructure and Eyes HubSpot Acquisition](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/e9d7d8f7f5e21b1954150c56c4866b4700bb25b36be4ad1a9cd125ceb515a5f0d2efda21819160a41986cdc573e0da1d9bc16c051e321a9051ffebe6922165d1.jpg)
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has initiated a significant reorganization at Google, focusing on accelerating AI development.
Google will centralize all AI-related teams under the leadership of Demis Hassabis at DeepMind, aiming to address criticisms of falling behind in AI.
A new Platform and Devices team will be created to unify hardware, software, and AI projects, promoting faster innovation and decision-making.
There is potential for a partnership between Apple and Google that could bring advanced Gen-AI features to iOS products.
Alphabet's commitment to investing in cloud services, hardware, and AI is seen as a fundamental component of its long-term growth strategy.
Google is contemplating a substantial $35 billion purchase of HubSpot, demonstrating its dedication to embedding AI within its core services and leading the AI market.
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South China Morning Post • Apr 19, 2024
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The Mirror • Apr 19, 2024
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Computerworld • Apr 19, 2024
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