To be clear, @GoogleDeepMind enforces these because UK gov currently allows it. However, I think this is terrible for them too. @GoogleDeepMind has been one of the greatest places to do AI research in the UK, full of exceptional people, and a great work life balance - I highly recommend it. However, embracing these noncompete measures creates bureaucracy within the organisation, inefficiency, power trips, and altogether I don’t think this is great for anyone at @GoogleDeepMind. They should focus on doing what they can do well and best: compete.