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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.

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Sissie Hsiao, Google's vice president and general manager for Google Assistant, presents features of the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Phones, in New York City, U.S., October 4, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File Photo
CANADA - 2025/02/03: In this photo illustration, the Google Gemini AI logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Overview

  • 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.