Google Appoints Josh Woodward to Lead Gemini AI Development

The leadership change reflects Google's shift toward product-focused innovation, as Gemini 2.5 solidifies its position as a top-performing AI model.

Sissie Hsiao has stepped down as head of Google's consumer AI apps, including Gemini, and will take a short break before returning to a new role at the company.
Josh Woodward, head of Google Labs, has been named the new leader of the Gemini team, tasked with integrating advanced AI models into user-friendly consumer products.
Gemini 2.5 has surpassed competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic in AI benchmarks and user rankings, showcasing the effectiveness of Google's multimodal AI approach.
Under Woodward's leadership, Google Labs has launched successful AI-powered tools like NotebookLM and Project Mariner, emphasizing practical applications of AI technology.
Google's vertically integrated AI chips and multimodal training strategies are driving cost-effective product development, positioning the company competitively in the evolving AI landscape.