Google’s AI leadership comes apart in a single morning

# Google's AI Team Breaks Up, Shaking Investor Confidence Google announced major leadership changes at its AI division on Wednesday morning, with the CEO stepping down and a veteran scientist of 27 years leaving to start his own company—news that immediately spooked investors and caused Google's stock to drop nearly 4%. The departing executives are taking other talented AI researchers with them, raising questions about whether Google can maintain its position as a leader in artificial intelligence development. While Google is reshuffling who's in charge of its AI work, the departures signal that the company may be struggling to keep its top talent satisfied.