# Alphabet shares drop after top DeepMind and Gemini researchers join rival AI firms

> Google’s stock came under pressure as two of its most prominent AI researchers announced departures to rival companies, intensifying the battle for artificial intelligence talent at the frontier of the industry.

- **Source:** [Eciks](https://eciks.org/10301-25526-google-stock-down-ai-talent-exodus?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a396d0237eaa7f34557600a)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #google #openai #gemini #anthropic #ai
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