Alphabet is moving its 90-person AI accountability unit from the Google DeepMind research lab to its global affairs division.
The team evaluates societal impacts and high-stakes risks, including potential chemical and biological threats posed by artificial intelligence.
Google stated the reorganization aims to strengthen safety efforts by centralizing its responsibility teams.
Some DeepMind employees reportedly fear the move will compromise the unit’s independence and hinder its ability to vet the company's newest AI models.