"David Silver, a well-known Google DeepMind researcher who played a critical role in many of the company's most famous breakthroughs, has left the company to form his own startup.Silver is launching a new startup called Ineffable Intelligence, based in London, according to a person with direct knowledge of Silver's plans. The company is actively recruiting AI researchers and is seeking venture capital funding, the person said."
"Silver had been on sabbatical in the months leading up to his departure and never formally returned to his DeepMind role.A Google DeepMind spokesperson confirmed Silver's departure in an emailed statement to Fortune. "Dave's contributions have been invaluable and we're grateful for the impact he's had on our work at Google DeepMind," the spokesperson said."
"Silver was one of DeepMind's first employees when the company was established in 2010. He knew DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis from university. Silver played an instrumental role in many of the company's early breakthroughs, including its landmark 2016 achievement with AlphaGo, demonstrating that an AI program could beat the world's best human players at the ancient strategy game Go.He also was a key member of the team that"
David Silver departed Google DeepMind and formed a new London-based startup, Ineffable Intelligence, which is recruiting AI researchers and seeking venture capital. Silver had been on sabbatical prior to leaving and did not formally return to his DeepMind role. Google DeepMind confirmed his departure and praised his contributions. Ineffable Intelligence was formed in November 2025 and Silver was appointed a director on January 16, according to U.K. Companies House filings. Silver's personal webpage now lists Ineffable Intelligence contact details, while he continues to hold a professorship at University College London. Silver was an early DeepMind employee and played key roles in breakthroughs such as AlphaGo.
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