Google Shakes Up AI Team, Prioritizing Product Experience in AI Race

Apr 03, 2025
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Summary

In a strategic move to gain an edge in the AI race, Google has replaced the head of its AI chatbot Gemini, prioritizing product experience by appointing Josh Woodward, the leader of Google Labs, to helm the development of consumer-friendly AI products built on Google's powerful models.

Key Points

  • Google is replacing Sissie Hsiao, who led its AI chatbot Gemini, with Josh Woodward, head of Google Labs
  • The move aims to sharpen the focus on building consumer products around Google's AI models
  • It reflects a new phase of the AI race where the product experience is as important as the underlying models

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