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DeepMind's shift to a six-month research publication lag marks a decisive move from open academic collaboration to proprietary IP protection, accelerating commercial deployment cycles.

Impact: Protects Google's technological edge and prevents competitors from free-riding on breakthrough research, enhancing monetization potential.

— from Google's AI Resurgence: Ecosystem Power vs. Talent Risks · FT Tech Tonic· May 13, 2026