Overview

• Around 24 researchers and engineers from Google DeepMind have joined Microsoft’s AI group led by CEO Mustafa Suleyman
• High-profile hires include Amar Subramanya, Adam Sadovsky, Sonal Gupta and Jonas Rothfuss in executive and technical roles
• New talent will focus on enhancing Microsoft Copilot and the Bing search engine with proprietary AI models
• The hiring spree follows Microsoft’s recent announcement of about 9,000 layoffs as it restructures around a dedicated AI division
• Competitors such as Meta and Google have also pursued aggressive talent strategies in an escalating industry-wide war for AI expertise