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fastcompany.comtechnology12 hrs ago
Google DeepMind CEO Calls for US-Led Global AI Oversight Body
Demis Hassabis outlined a framework for a regulator that would review frontier models and coordinate slowdowns. The Verge reported the proposal follows months of briefings to the Trump administration and other officials. Hassabis said he hopes the body will operate before the end…
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Google DeepMind CEO proposes US-led, industry-funded body to review advanced AI models before release
Demis Hassabis called for a standards body to test frontier models before release. He said AGI is probably only a few short years away and urged broad societal input on its impacts.
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news.google.comfinance8 days ago
U.S. Services Sector Activity Holds Steady in June
The ISM services PMI remained at 54 in June, matching forecasts and showing continued expansion though at a slightly slower pace than May. The reading points to steady demand across non-manufacturing industries.
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livemint.comworld8 days ago
UAE Non-Oil PMI Drops to 50.8 in June, Lowest Since February 2021
Semafor reported the UAE non-oil private sector PMI fell to 50.8 in June 2026. Employment declined at the fastest pace since 2020 while Saudi Arabia's reading rose to 53.3. Kuwait and Qatar stayed below the 50-point expansion threshold.
news.google.comworld8 days ago
Nigeria Private Sector Grows in June but Manufacturing Output Falls
The Stanbic IBTC PMI for June 2026 showed continued growth in Nigeria's private sector, with business activity rising for the fifth straight month even as manufacturing output fell. Employment increased for the 13th consecutive month while input costs rose at a substantial pace.
washingtonpost.comtechnology11 days ago
DeepMind and Unions Disagree on Status of Recognition Talks After First Meeting
Google DeepMind and London employees began third-party arbitration this week over union recognition. Union officers said senior management skipped the session and called the process stalled.
app.buzzsumo.comai19 days ago
Google AI researchers depart for OpenAI and Anthropic
Several senior researchers have left Google DeepMind for OpenAI and Anthropic. The moves coincide with the startups preparing for public offerings.
Wiredtechnology20 days ago
A24 Announces Research Partnership With Google DeepMind
A24 entered a $75 million research partnership with Google DeepMind to develop filmmaking tools. The studio said the collaboration aims to give artists input on new technology. Fans expressed criticism online after the announcement.
thehindu.comai21 days ago
Two Google DeepMind Researchers Leave for OpenAI and Anthropic
Noam Shazeer departed Google DeepMind for OpenAI on Thursday. John Jumper left days later for Anthropic. Google shares fell more than 5 percent on Monday after the announcements.
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The Vergeai21 days ago
DeepMind CEO says Google retains top AI talent after two exits
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said the company still attracts leading researchers despite recent departures. Shares fell as much as 7 percent after the exits of two senior AI figures.
deccanchronicle.comfinance21 days ago
US Manufacturing PMI Hits 49-Month High in June While Euro Area Improves
Preliminary June data showed US manufacturing and services PMI both rising above forecasts. Euro-area composite PMI increased but stayed below 50 while the UK economy contracted for a second month.
riotimesonline.combusiness21 days ago
UK private sector activity falls to 14-month low in June
The S&P Global flash UK composite PMI registered 49.4 for June, below the 50 threshold that signals growth. The reading marks the lowest level since April 2025 and fell short of economists' expectations.
The Vergeai22 days agoUpdated
Google Invests About $75 Million in A24 for AI Movie Tools
Google DeepMind and A24 announced a research partnership to develop new AI tools for film production and distribution. Google is investing around $75 million in the studio as part of the multiyear, non-exclusive deal.
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ai25 days ago
OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic Expand AI Operations in Singapore
Multiple AI companies have opened labs, offices, and hired staff in Singapore over the past year as the city-state positions itself as a neutral hub.
citizen.co.zaai25 days agoUpdated
John Jumper Leaves Google DeepMind for Anthropic
Nobel Prize-winning researcher John Jumper announced his departure from Google DeepMind to join AI startup Anthropic. The move follows another senior departure at the company days earlier.
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memeburn.comai25 days ago
Nobel-Winning AlphaFold Researcher John Jumper to Join Anthropic After Leaving Google DeepMind
The chemist who led AlphaFold development will join the AI startup after nearly a decade at Google. He shared the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Demis Hassabis.
Axiosai27 days ago
Anthropic and Google DeepMind CEOs urge U.S.-led AI standards coalition at G7
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis proposed a U.S.-led coalition to set AI rules during a closed-door G7 meeting. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney supported the idea.
Ars Technicaai34 days ago
Google DeepMind Releases DiffusionGemma Text Model
The new open model generates up to 256 tokens in parallel and runs at over 1,000 tokens per second on an H100.
ai40 days ago
Google DeepMind CEO Predicts AGI Around 2030, Cites Major Transformative Potential
Demis Hassabis told a Stanford audience that artificial general intelligence is a few years away and will mark a new human era. Alphabet separately announced plans to raise up to $80 billion for AI infrastructure.
Axiospolitics42 days ago
U.S. Manufacturing PMI Hits 54, Highest in Four Years, but Payrolls Keep Falling and Growth Tied to Stockpiling
The Institute for Supply Management reported its manufacturing index reached 54 in May. The reading marked the fifth consecutive month of expansion after two years of contraction.
Fortunefinance44 days ago
China Factory Activity Flat in May as New Orders Dip
An official survey showed China's manufacturing PMI at 50 in May. New orders fell below the expansion threshold while production remained slightly positive.
ai46 days ago
Aira Develops AI Model with Google DeepMind for Visually Impaired Users
Aira has developed an AI model in partnership with Google DeepMind to assist visually impaired people with daily tasks. The service is now available hands-free through Meta’s smart glasses. The company said it will not reduce its human staff and plans to lower prices.
thehindubusinessline.comfinance52 days ago
U.S. Manufacturing Input Prices Index Reaches 80 Points in May
The Manufacturing PMI input prices index rose to 80 points in May, the highest level since mid-2022. The index has increased 18 points since February.
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cicnews.comai52 days ago
AI Systems Solve Erdős Problem Without Specialized Training
A non-mathematician used ChatGPT to solve Erdős problem #1196. The solution employed an approach that differed from prior human attempts. Researchers at OpenAI and Google DeepMind reported continued progress on longer proofs.
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manilatimes.netai53 days ago
Harbor Funds Files for Five Actively Managed ETFs Tied to AI Labs
Harbor Funds has filed paperwork for five actively managed ETFs that track companies around major artificial intelligence developers. The filings name ecosystems linked to Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Meta, OpenAI, and xAI/SpaceXAI.
thehindu.comfinance54 days ago
U.S. Manufacturing PMI Hits Four-Year High While Services Activity Slows
Preliminary May data showed U.S. manufacturing activity rising to a 48-month high while services activity fell to a two-month low. The mixed results follow weaker readings from Japan and Europe.
thehindu.comfinance54 days ago
U.S. S&P Global PMI Data Shows Manufacturing Strength in May
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded more than expected in May while services activity eased slightly below forecasts. The composite reading held steady near the prior month.
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Euronewsfinance54 days ago
Eurozone Business Activity Falls to 31-Month Low in May
The S&P Global Flash Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index dropped to 47.5 in May from 48.8 in April. The reading marks the second consecutive month below the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction.
prnewswire.comfinance55 days ago
Australia S&P Global PMI Composite Falls to 47.8 in May
The preliminary S&P Global PMI Composite reading for Australia dropped to 47.8 in May from 50.4 the previous month. Manufacturing and services sectors both recorded lower readings than in April.
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thurrott.comai56 days ago
Google DeepMind CEO Discusses AI Research at Google I/O 2026
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis closed the Google I/O keynote on Tuesday by describing current AI progress as the foothills of the singularity. He introduced Gemini for Science tools and said the technology could accelerate scientific discovery.
fastcompany.comai56 days ago
DeepMind CEO Discusses AGI Expectations at Google I/O
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis outlined expectations for artificial general intelligence following announcements at the Google I/O conference. The remarks addressed potential applications beyond current AI tools.
Engadgettechnology56 days ago
Google DeepMind Adds Street View Data to Genie World Model
Google DeepMind is connecting Street View imagery to its Project Genie world model. The integration allows users to generate interactive simulations of real locations with variable conditions.
koreaboo.comtechnology56 days ago
Google DeepMind CEO Says AI Should Increase Work Rather Than Cut Jobs
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, said companies should use AI productivity gains to expand output instead of reducing staff. He spoke ahead of Google's I/O event where the company unveiled new coding tools.
techviral.netai56 days ago
AI System Generates Expert-Level Scientific Software for Research Tasks
Google DeepMind researchers developed an AI system called Empirical Research Assistance that creates software to support computational experiments. The system uses large language models and tree search to improve quality metrics across multiple scientific domains.
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technology56 days ago
Google DeepMind Develops Omni Models for Video Generation
Google DeepMind is preparing to release Omni models that generate video from various inputs. The system will also allow users to edit photos using text commands. Further capabilities for audio and image generation are planned after the initial launch.
BBC Newsai60 days agoUpdated
Closing Arguments Delivered in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
Attorneys for Elon Musk and OpenAI presented closing arguments Thursday in federal court as a jury weighs whether Musk's $38 million investment in the organization carried conditions that it remain strictly nonprofit. Evidence presented during the trial showed both sides initiall…
nippon.comfinance67 days ago
Japan Composite PMI Falls to 52.2 in April
The S&P Global composite purchasing managers' index for Japan edged down to 52.2 in final April data from 52.4 the prior month. The services PMI also declined slightly to 51.0 from 51.2. Both readings remained above the 50 threshold that separates expansion from contraction.
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Ars Technicaai69 days ago
Google DeepMind Takes Minority Stake in EVE Online Developer
Google DeepMind has formed a research partnership with the developer of the sci-fi simulation game EVE Online to study artificial intelligence in complex player-driven systems. The partnership was announced as the game's developer completed a $120 million management buyout from i…
riotimesonline.comfinance69 days ago
Brazil Services PMI Rises to 52.4 in April
The S&P Global Brazil Services PMI increased to 52.4 in April from 50.1 in March, indicating expansion in the services sector. The Composite PMI also rose to 52.4 from 49.9 the previous month. Both readings point to a return to growth after March's contraction in the composite in…
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New York Posttechnology70 days ago
US Commerce Department Signs AI Model Review Agreements with Google, Microsoft, and xAI
The US Department of Commerce announced agreements with Microsoft, Google DeepMind, and xAI to review early versions of new AI models for national security risks before public release. The pacts build on similar deals from the Biden era and aim to evaluate capabilities in areas l…
techjuice.pkai71 days ago
Google DeepMind UK Staff Vote to Unionize
Workers at Google DeepMind's UK offices have voted to unionize, citing concerns over the company's deals with the U.S. military and Israel. The move involves requesting recognition of two unions and follows recent Pentagon confirmations of classified AI work. If successful, it co…
rte.iefinance82 days ago
US Business Activity PMI at 50.8 in April 2026
US business activity growth recovered in April 2026 after slowing in March, with manufacturing reaching a 47-month high. Services demand remained subdued due to the Middle East war and rising prices. UK consumer confidence fell to its lowest in over two years amid similar economi…
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Google DeepMind CEO Rejects Ex-Engineer's Claims of Slow Internal AI Adoption
Former Google engineer Steve Yegge claimed the company's internal AI adoption lags, prompting pushback from Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and others. Yegge doubled down, citing anonymous Googlers describing a two-tier system. Business Insider reported on the public exchange…
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Developer Open-Sources Tool to Analyze and Challenge Google DeepMind's SynthID AI Watermarks
A software developer using the username Aloshdenny has released open-source code on GitHub that demonstrates removing watermarks from images generated by Google's AI tools. The method involves processing 200 Gemini-generated images to expose and partially remove SynthID patterns.…
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Google DeepMind CEO Comments on AI Priorities in Hypothetical Scenario
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, stated in a discussion that if decisions were his, efforts would have focused on curing cancer before developing consumer AI tools like ChatGPT. Gary Marcus referenced this comment to highlight concerns over AI development paths led by Open…
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Researchers Propose Agentic Risk Standard to Address AI Financial Errors
Researchers from Microsoft Research, Columbia University, Google DeepMind, Virtuals Protocol, and t54 Labs published a paper on April 8 outlining the Agentic Risk Standard (ARS). The framework aims to provide financial protections for autonomous AI agents handling transactions. I…
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Australia S&P Global PMI Composite Revised to 46.6 for March, Services at 46.3
S&P Global released final March PMI figures for Australia, with the composite index at 46.6, down from a preliminary 47.0. The services PMI was revised to 46.3 from 46.6. These readings indicate contraction in business activity below the 50 expansion threshold.
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