Google is allegedly paying some AI staff to do nothing for a year rather than join rivals | TechCrunch

Retaining top AI talent has become challenging due to intense competition from industry giants like Google and OpenAI. Google’s AI division, DeepMind, has implemented aggressive noncompete agreements in the UK, which can restrict employees from joining rivals for up to a year. While some staff remain on paid leave during this period, it can hinder career growth. In the US, noncompete clauses are largely banned, but the UK offices face no such regulations. Reports indicate frustration among DeepMind employees regarding their restricted mobility in a fast-evolving sector, leading them to seek opportunities elsewhere.

"Every week one of you reaches out to me in despair to ask me how to escape your notice periods and noncompetes. Also asking me for a job..." - Nando de Freitas

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