Google DeepMind is losing its grip on elite AI talent, data shows
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-08-28
A new analysis by Zeki Data shared with Fortune indicates that Google DeepMind is losing the battle for elite AI talent, while OpenAI and Anthropic are making gains.
The report highlights that the AI talent market has resembled a professional sports draft, with rich labs offering massive salaries and equity. Once the top destination for researchers—especially in Europe—DeepMind is now finding itself on the losing side, signaling a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the AI industry.
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