Google loses two Gemini AI researchers, shares dip 0.8%
GOOG•Google lost two key AI researchers, Jonas Adler and Alexander Pritzel, to Anthropic, following recent exits of Noam Shazeer and John Jumper, eroding depth of its Gemini team. GOOGL shares slid nearly 0.8% on Wednesday as retail message volume surged 57% week-to-week, stoking investor concerns.
1. Major AI Talent Departures
Jonas Adler and Alexander Pritzel, crucial contributors to Google’s Gemini AI model, have left to join Anthropic, joining a wave of high-profile exits that includes Noam Shazeer and Nobel laureate John Jumper.
2. Stock Slide and Retail Chatter
GOOGL shares fell 0.8% on Wednesday as news of the defections spread, while retail message volume on social platforms jumped 57% week-to-week, reflecting heightened investor scrutiny.
3. Competitive and Strategic Impact
These losses intensify the war for AI talent, raising questions about Google’s ability to sustain its AI roadmap and underlining the appeal of startups like Anthropic and OpenAI.
