Vague DeepMind model teasers come from PMs, not the engineers actually training models
nagpalchirag · x · 2026-08-22
The author observes that vague posting about model progress at Google DeepMind usually originates from Program Managers, who are likely quite detached from actual model training, while engineering staff stay silent. This either reflects a PM-led Google culture, or the engineers know the brass tacks and won't put their public reputation on the line. Their suggestion: having actual engineering staff post about model development would be better marketing for Google.
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