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Google has announced a significant leadership reshuffle as it aims to enhance its position in the competitive artificial intelligence landscape. CEO Sundar Pichai revealed in a recent blog post that Prabhakar Raghavan, who has been at the helm of the company’s search and advertising divisions, will transition to the role of chief technologist. This change marks the culmination of Raghavan's 12-year journey leading various teams within the search organization. 

In his new capacity, Raghavan will work closely with Pichai and other key leaders to provide technical guidance and foster a culture of technological excellence within the company. Pichai emphasized Raghavan's desire to pursue new challenges, stating, "Prabhakar has decided it’s time to make a big leap in his own career." 

Nick Fox, a seasoned Google executive with the company since 2003, will step into Raghavan’s previous role. Fox has been a pivotal member of Raghavan’s leadership team and has contributed significantly to the development of Google's AI product strategy. Before this transition, he served as vice president of product and design for Google Assistant. 

This leadership change comes at a critical juncture as Google navigates a landscape marked by intense competition and ongoing antitrust challenges. The company is restructuring its teams to expedite decision-making and innovation in AI technologies. Pichai also announced the integration of the team developing Google’s Gemini app with Google DeepMind, led by Demis Hassabis. This alignment is expected to enhance collaboration and accelerate the deployment of new AI models within the Gemini platform. 

Google has announced a significant leadership reshuffle as it aims to enhance its position in the competitive artificial intelligence landscape.