Alphabet moved its 90-member AI accountability team from the Google DeepMind research unit to its global affairs division. This unit evaluates societal impacts and high-level risks, including potential chemical, biological, and nuclear threats from advanced AI.
The restructuring aims to integrate AI responsibility more closely with external policy and regulatory engagement.
Some DeepMind employees expressed concern that the move could dilute the team's independence. These staff members fear the shift may reduce their ability to monitor risks in Google's newest AI models.