Does Google even want to win at AI?

The Verge
By Nilay PatelAug 13, 2026, 10:10 am127 ptsTrending
Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Hayden Field, The Verge’s senior AI reporter, about a question that’s been rocketing around the tech industry for the past week: Is Google losing the AI race? That’s because last week Google announced a bombshell reorganization of its AI division, Google DeepMind. Jeff…

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