Microsoft poaches more Google DeepMind AI talent as it beefs up Copilot

1. Microsoft has hired several employees from Google DeepMind recently. 2. New hires include former Google executives working on Microsoft AI projects. 3. CEO Mustafa Suleyman leads the Microsoft AI group focused on Copilot and Bing. 4. Tech firms are competing for AI talent with substantial signing bonuses. 5. Microsoft recently laid off 9,000 employees, less than 4% of its workforce.