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Bridgewater Execs Shift to Google DeepMind, Boost AI Focus

3/19/2026

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Anil Sekhon, chief scientist at Bridgewater Associates, is joining Google DeepMind, shifting from finance to AI research.
His machine-learning and data-science expertise will strengthen DeepMind as it intensifies its AI focus.
Concurrently, Jasjeet Sekhon, another Bridgewater executive, will become DeepMind's chief strategy officer.
He helped establish Bridgewater’s AI lab and will join its board after departure.

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Story summary

Anil Sekhon, chief scientist at Bridgewater Associates, is joining Google DeepMind, shifting from finance to AI research.
His machine-learning and data-science expertise will strengthen DeepMind as it intensifies its AI focus.
Concurrently, Jasjeet Sekhon, another Bridgewater executive, will become DeepMind's chief strategy officer.
He helped establish Bridgewater’s AI lab and will join its board after departure.