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1. ra7 · 1785947940 · focus · HN ↗

   It seems like the real news is Jeff and Sanjay are leaving Google, and Demis is effectively replacing Jeff as Chief Scientist for all of Alphabet.

   The bigger deal is the departure of Jeff and Sanjay, rather than Demis moving into a different role.

   1. brandall10 · 1785955304 · focus · HN ↗

      Yeah, a bit surprised that the top comments aren't discussing losing Dean, he's been a figurehead for the company for decades. It's like Apple losing Ive in a way.

      EDIT: "figurehead" - that's all I meant. A notable, public figure from the company who is credited with having a significant impact on its evolution. I'm not making a judgement call on his departure, or Ive's, being good or bad.

      That said... just give it a couple years, they'll be back in a lucrative aquihire.

      1. vjvjvjvjghv · 1785958774 · focus · HN ↗

         Losing Ive was probably a good thing for Apple. I often feel that after a few years these big guys have done what they could do and somebody else can take it from there. So far even losing Jobs didn’t hurt Apple as it looks.

         1. dannyw · 1785960072 · focus · HN ↗

            The MacBooks certainly got a lot better and more usable.

            Anyone remember the touchpad MBP with no physical escape key and the butterfly keyboard?

            (Respect to many of Ive’s great legacy though)

         2. zem · 1786042239 · focus · HN ↗

            not true for jeff and sanjay - they kept moving from project to project and delivering transformative results in each.

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