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Google DeepMind has a weapon in the AI talent wars: aggressive noncompete rules
- Google DeepMind uses noncompetes lasting up to a year to prevent employees from joining rivals, a former director publicly disclosed.
- The length of noncompete agreements at Google DeepMind varies based on factors like seniority and work importance.
- Google DeepMind employees with noncompetes may be put on extended garden leave, still paid but not working.
- Noncompete clauses aim to protect companies' interests in the highly competitive AI industry.
- DeepMind's employee movements can be restricted by the long noncompetes, impacting their career opportunities.
- Noncompete laws are enforceable in the UK where DeepMind is based, unlike in California where Google is located.
- Frustration among DeepMind employees has surfaced, with some feeling trapped by their noncompete agreements.
- The issue gained attention when a former DeepMind director urged employees not to sign such contracts.
- In the AI talent wars, lengthy noncompete agreements may hinder opportunities for individuals in a rapidly evolving field.
- There is a shift away from accepting long noncompetes due to the abundant opportunities in the AI startup space.
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