AI Labs: Google DeepMind plans its comeback

AI Labs: Google DeepMind plans its comeback

From FT Tech Tonic by Financial Times

May 13, 2026 · 30 min · Season 23 · Episode 2

About this episode

The episode discusses Google's efforts to catch up in the AI race and its potential comeback with DeepMind.

In the latest AI boom Google has been playing catch-up with the likes of OpenAI and Anthropic. But with stacks of cash, its own AI chips and some of the best AI talent in the world, is Google about to make a comeback? Murad Ahmed speaks to the FT’s AI editor Madhumita Murgia and Stephen Morris, the FT’s bureau chief in San Francisco. FT articles free to read:  DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis warns AI investment looks ‘bubble-like’ DeepMind slows down research releases to keep competitive edge in AI race Google staff urge chief executive to block US military AI use Tech Tonic is hosted by Murad Ahmed and produced by Edwin Lane. The executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Tell us what you think of Tech Tonic! Complete this short survey and you’ll get the chance to win a pair of Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones. Prize draw winners’ surnames and regions may be made available upon request, as required by the Advertising Standards Authority. If you do not want your information to be made available, please email Privacy.Officer@ft.com upon entry. For more information on your rights and…

People in this episode

Host: Murad Ahmed

Guests: Madhumita Murgia, Stephen Morris

Topics covered

  • AI
  • Google DeepMind
  • technology
  • business
  • AI talent
  • AI investment

Keywords

  • Google
  • DeepMind
  • AI
  • Madhumita Murgia
  • Stephen Morris
  • AI investment
  • technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepMind, Financial Times, Acast

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