Is Google paying top techies to sit idle? Inside the secret strategy to win the AI race

In the ruthless world of Artificial Intelligence, where weeks can make or break a company’s lead, Google seems to have discovered an unlikely weapon—paying top minds to do absolutely nothing. Yes, you read that right. In a startling turn of events, the tech behemoth is offering select employees full paychecks while placing them on extended leave—not to work, not to innovate, but simply to ensure they don’t jump ship to a competitor.

This bizarre but strategic move was revealed in a recent Business Insider investigation, shedding light on…