DeepMind Pays to Retain Employees

Google DeepMind is offering employees in the UK paid sabbaticals rather than letting them join competitors like OpenAI or Meta. According to Business Insider, employee contracts include strict non-compete clauses, ensuring DeepMind continues to pay salaries even if the employees aren’t actively working. The duration of these clauses depends on factors like tenure and the employee’s importance. Some workers are considering leaving the UK for the U.S., where such clauses are no longer enforceable.