Noam Shazeer Leaving Google for OpenAI Cited as a Worse Signal
ivan_bezdomny · x · 2026-08-06
Commenting on the recent departure of Google's core AI legends, one view suggests that while losing figures like Jeff Dean is a loss, their influence would naturally wane with age.
In contrast, Noam Shazeer's earlier departure from Google to join OpenAI was a much worse signal for Google's AI strategy and future prospects.
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