PROJECT MARIO

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Google decided to restructure itself in 2015, spinning out chunks of its operation as semi-independent bets and creating a holding company called Alphabet to preside over them. DeepMind used the opportunity to regain its independence. It planned to create a new DeepMind with a board comprising three people from DeepMind, three people from Alphabet, and three independent members. The ensuing governance talks were dubbed by DeepMind's leaders as 'Project Mario'.