Exclusive: Bridgewater's chief scientist Sekhon to join Google's DeepMind AI unit

Jasjeet Sekhon, a senior Bridgewater executive, is joining Google’s DeepMind as chief strategy officer, Demis Hassabis said. The hire signals DeepMind is recruiting high-level strategy talent from top finance firms, a positive for its long-term strategic execution though it is unlikely to move markets in the near term.

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Jasjeet Sekhon, a senior Bridgewater executive, is joining Google’s DeepMind as chief strategy officer, Demis Hassabis said. The hire signals DeepMind is recruiting high-level strategy talent from top finance firms, a positive for its long-term strategic execution though it is unlikely to move markets in the near term.