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Investing.com-- Google’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) artificial intelligence research arm, DeepMind, has imposed stricter controls on the release of its research papers, limiting the publication of key advancements to maintain a competitive edge, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
The move marks a shift for DeepMind, led by Nobel Prize winner Sir Demis Hassabis, from its long-standing tradition of open research to a stronger focus on commercializing AI technology, the FT reported.
According to the report, internal policies now include a six-month embargo on certain papers and a requirement for researchers to gain multiple approvals before publishing.
Three former DeepMind scientists told the FT that the company is reluctant to release studies that could either benefit competitors or highlight weaknesses in Google’s Gemini AI model compared to rivals like Microsoft-backed (NASDAQ:MSFT) OpenAI’s GPT-4.
The shift comes amid growing investor pressure on Google to reclaim its leadership in AI, following concerns that it has fallen behind OpenAI.
DeepMind defended the changes, stating it remains committed to advancing AI research while balancing strategic and competitive interests, according to the FT report.