Google Scientist’s Final Note: Depression from Large Model Research

Google DeepMind scientist Felix Hill's final blog sheds light on AI research stress, depression, and the challenges of working with large language models.

"Farewell, Felix!"

This Thursday, the AI community is saying goodbye to a scientist in their own unique ways.

Felix Hill, a research scientist at Google DeepMind, passed away on December 5, 2024. Since early 2023, he has been battling severe mental illness.

Before his passing, he had worked at Google DeepMind for nearly nine years.