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Changes at Google DeepMind: Demis Hassabis from CEO to Chair, Jeff Dean departs

820 points · 874 comments · colesantiago

  1. ddp26 · · focus · HN ↗
    This seems bad for AI safety/risk. Does DeepMind have any checks on model alignment now? What's stopping them from using AI for military/surveillance purposes?
    1. levocardia · · focus · HN ↗
      They already quietly agreed to "all lawful use" with the Pentagon, to no real fanfare. Gemini Slaughterbot Edition, coming soon to a DHS facility near you?
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