Google is paying top AI techies to do… absolutely nothing? Here's why

In a surprising move, Google is paying top AI employees—especially from DeepMind—to do nothing, using noncompete and "garden leave" agreements to prevent them from joining rivals. While the company claims it’s a strategy to protect innovation, critics call it career-stunting and abusive. As the AI race heats up, Google’s golden cage approach is sparking serious debate.

Apr 9, 2025 - 04:30
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Google is paying top AI techies to do… absolutely nothing? Here's why
In a surprising move, Google is paying top AI employees—especially from DeepMind—to do nothing, using noncompete and "garden leave" agreements to prevent them from joining rivals. While the company claims it’s a strategy to protect innovation, critics call it career-stunting and abusive. As the AI race heats up, Google’s golden cage approach is sparking serious debate.

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