Fortune August 27, 2026 • 07:00

Google DeepMind is losing its grip on elite AI talent, new data shows - Fortune

By Beatrice Nolan

Google DeepMind is losing its grip on elite AI talent, new data shows - Fortune

Data shared with Fortune shows the lab’s share of top research hires in Europe has fallen as OpenAI, Anthropic, and a new generation of rivals gain ground.

Over the last few years, the AI talent market has looked more like a professional sports draft than a conventional hiring cycle. Cash-rich labs are offering salaries more commonly associated with pro… [+9558 chars]

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