Exclusive: Long-time Google DeepMind researcher David Silver leaves to found his own AI startup

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.

Google DeepMind informed staff of Silver’s departure earlier this month, the person said.