Approximately 90 AI safety specialists have departed Google DeepMind to join the public affairs division. These employees expressed concerns that corporate policies might overshadow rigorous risk assessments. The move signals a potential shift in how AI risks are managed within the company. AI
IMPACT This exodus may impact Google DeepMind's internal AI safety research and signal a broader trend of AI ethics professionals moving into policy roles.
RANK_REASON Significant number of AI safety experts leaving a major AI lab for a policy-focused role. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
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