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> What's the need to taint the impressive result with apples-to-oranges comparison? Most of DeepMind’s research is a cost-centre for the company. These press r
by muglug 2y ago
> What's the need to taint the impressive result with apples-to-oranges comparison?
Most of DeepMind’s research is a cost-centre for the company. These press releases help justify the continued investment both to investors and to the wider public.
- utopcell 2y ago> Most of DeepMind’s research is a cost-centre for the company. The effect of establishing oneself as the thought leader in a field is enormous. For example, IBM's stock went up 15% the month after they beat Kasparov.
- mensetmanusman 2y agoCost centers are profit centers when R&D is successful.