4 things to know about Google’s AI research costs

In 2014, Google acquired U.K.-based artificial intelligence startup DeepMind for $525 million (£400 million) and has since invested heavily in AI research, reports Quartz.

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Here are four things to know about the costs associated with Google’s AI research arm, DeepMind.

1. DeepMind lost $162 million (£123.5 million) last year, according to information filed with the U.K. government.

2. That year, the company generated $52.7 million (£40.2 million) in revenue.

3. It also faced a $53.6 million (£41.1 million) management service fee that covered costs like real estate and maintenance of its computers. 

4. DeepMind incurred $137 million (£104.7 million) for expenses related to staffing — this is more than double its staffing expenses in 2015.

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