Google Restructures Leadership Amid AI Competition

Google has announced a major leadership reshuffle, appointing Prabhakar Raghavan as the new Chief Technologist after his 12-year tenure leading teams across Google's search, ads, and other critical segments. This move comes amidst increasing competition from rivals like Microsoft and OpenAI in the AI sector. Nick Fox, a longtime Google executive, will replace Raghavan, overseeing Search, Ads, Geo, and Commerce products. This leadership change aims to accelerate Google's progress in artificial intelligence by consolidating AI efforts, including the integration of the Gemini app team with Google DeepMind. Sundar Pichai, Google's CEO, emphasized the need for swift adaptation in the face of legal challenges and market shifts, particularly concerning Google's dominance in search. The changes are part of a broader strategy to enhance Google's AI capabilities and maintain its competitive edge.