John Jumper, a co-winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry and the leader of AlphaFold, said on June 19, 2026 that he is leaving Google DeepMind after nearly nine years to join Anthropic. He stated that after almost nine years he had decided to leave Google DeepMind and join Anthropic, after taking some time to recharge, while reflecting on his time leading the AlphaFold team. His specific role, projects and start date at Anthropic have not been disclosed, and his arrival is described as following a recharge period.
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