Google hesitated on his chatbot , now spends $2.7 bn to rehire AI pioneer

As the competition for AI dominance intensifies, tech giants are spending vast sums to acquire top talent. Google’s recent multi-billion dollar decision to bring back Noam Shazeer, one of AI’s key innovators, stands out as a major move.

Shazeer is known for his contributions to research that sparked the current AI surge. His return to Google marks more than just a high-profile hiring—it signifies a crucial moment in the ongoing AI revolution.