Two leading artificial intelligence researchers at Alphabet Inc.'s Google are planning to leave for rival Anthropic, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. Jonas Adler and Alexander Pritzel, both viewed internally as key contributors to Google's flagship Gemini model, are expected to make the move shortly.
The departures highlight the intense competition for top AI talent, particularly as startups like Anthropic vie to challenge established tech giants. Anthropic, known for its focus on safe and ethical AI development, has aggressively recruited from larger companies.
Bloomberg's report, based on sources familiar with the matter, did not specify the exact timing of the planned departures. The roles Adler and Pritzel would assume at Anthropic also remain undisclosed.
These exits could impact Google's ongoing Gemini development efforts, though the company maintains a deep bench of AI researchers. For Anthropic, the hires represent a strategic gain in its quest to build more capable AI systems.
Neither Google nor Anthropic has officially commented on the reported moves.