Google DeepMind Researcher natanielruizg Departs, Teases a "Surprising" Next Move
tkipf · x · 2026-10-15
Google DeepMind researcher natanielruizg has announced he is leaving Google and GDM to pursue an exciting new opportunity "in these very fluid times," sharing the farewell note he sent colleagues last week. Fellow GDM researcher Thomas Kipf (of GCN fame) publicly wished him well.
Ruiz is keeping his destination under wraps for now, only hinting that people "might be pretty surprised" — one to watch as AI talent churn continues.
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