DeepMind Poaches Bridgewater Exec: Big Tech's AI Talent Wars Ignite

Imagine poaching the chief scientist from one of the world's biggest hedge funds to helm your AI strategy. That's exactly what Google's DeepMind did this week, snagging Jasjeet Sekhon from Bridgewater Associates. In a move that screams "all-in on AI supremacy," DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis announced Sekhon as the new chief strategy officer, according to a Yahoo Finance exclusive. This isn't just a hire—it's a declaration of war in the talent arena as Big Tech recalibrates for 2026's AI...