Noam Shazeer Joins OpenAI

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June 18, 2026

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I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining OpenAI and look forward to working with the exceptional team there. It was a difficult decision to move on. I’m incredibly proud of the amazing team at Google and everything we’ve built together. It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with all of you.

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Community Sentiment

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Positives

Noam Shazeer's transition to OpenAI is seen as a significant move, potentially bringing his extensive experience and innovative mindset to enhance AI development.
His historical contributions to foundational AI concepts like self-attention indicate that he could drive advancements in OpenAI's models.
Shazeer's reputation as a legendary figure in AI circles suggests that his expertise will be invaluable in shaping future AI applications.

Concerns

Concerns arise about the reasons behind Shazeer's frequent job changes, hinting at possible dissatisfaction with corporate environments or internal politics.
Some commenters question the motivations for his move to OpenAI, speculating that financial incentives may overshadow genuine interest in AI innovation.