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Google has announced that it will consolidate its internal teams focused on building AI models. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, explained in a blog post that the consolidation will occur within the Google DeepMind team, which was formed last year through a merger. Pichai stated that the move has helped accelerate their AI models and unify their machine learning infrastructure. The consolidation aims to simplify development and establish single access points for users looking to build generative AI applications. Google will also move its Responsible AI teams closer to where the models are built. Pichai emphasized the need for accurate and transparent AI products and mentioned the recent controversy surrounding biased responses from Google Gemini. Additionally, Pichai addressed the importance of keeping political disputes out of the workplace and ensuring a focus on organizing information and serving users globally.