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Jeff Dean and other top AI researchers are leaving Google to launch their own startup

TechCrunch·August 5, 2026

Jeff Dean, a renowned Google executive, is departing the company to launch a new startup. He is joined by other top AI researchers who are also leaving Google, and their joint venture aims to utilize artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery. The team's mission is to harness the power of AI to drive breakthroughs in various fields. Dean's departure from Google marks a significant shift in the AI landscape, as he and his colleagues embark on an ambitious new endeavor.

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