Jeff Dean leaving Alphabet
Summary
The New York Times reports that Jeff Dean and three other Google AI researchers are leaving the company to form a new startup, Discovery Loop, highlighting a shifting power dynamic in Google's AI efforts. The team aims to develop AI capable of recursive self-improvement with minimal human input, with potential applications across hardware, drug discovery, and scientific research. The piece also notes Dean’s waning visibility within Google as other leaders consolidate influence and signals ongoing venture funding for new AI ventures.