Google DeepMind alumni launch AI startups targeting alternatives to large language models
A group of about 15 former and current Google DeepMind researchers gathered for a breakfast in central London this month. The meeting highlighted a growing trend: several of the participants have recently left DeepMind to start their own companies that aim to develop AI approaches that do not rely on large language models (LLMs).\n\nThe founders argue that the field is becoming overly focused on…
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- Around 15 DeepMind researchers met in London to discuss launching AI startups
- The new companies plan to focus on alternatives to large language models
- Founders cite over‑reliance on LLMs and aim to explore symbolic and multimodal AI
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