# Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis Announces Departure

Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, is stepping down from his role. He led the lab to breakthroughs like AlphaGo and AlphaFold, making it a central force in AI. His departure marks a major leadership shift at one of the world's most influential AI research organizations.

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- [Hacker News](https://www.axios.com/2026/08/05/google-deepmind-demis-hassabis-ai) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:05:37 +0000