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Ex-DeepMind researcher Thore Graepel launches AI reasoning startup

Thore Graepel, a former researcher at Google DeepMind, has departed the company to establish a new venture centered on artificial intelligence reasoning. Graepel is recognized for his significant contributions to projects like AlphaGo and the TrueSkill ranking system. His move is part of a broader trend of senior AI experts leaving established laboratories to pursue independent entrepreneurial endeavors. AI

IMPACT Signals a continued trend of top AI talent spinning out of major labs to pursue independent research and commercialization.

RANK_REASON Senior AI talent leaving major labs to start new ventures. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Ex-DeepMind researcher Thore Graepel launches AI reasoning startup

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    Former DeepMind researcher Thore Graepel has quit the Google-owned AI lab to launch his own venture focused on AI reasoning. Graepel is known for his work on Al

    Former DeepMind researcher Thore Graepel has quit the Google-owned AI lab to launch his own venture focused on AI reasoning. Graepel is known for his work on AlphaGo and the TrueSkill ranking system used by Xbox Live. The departure adds to a wave of senior AI talent leaving major…