UK AI minister initiates rapid review of potential reforms to non-compete clauses and notice periods for AI researchers and workers
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AI company founders urged the UK government to restrict non-compete clauses and lengthy notice periods, arguing they limit researchers’ ability to change jobs. The UK minister overseeing the country’s AI strategy said he is reviewing these practices quickly, including a review timeline mentioned as 24 days, with possible changes that could reduce or rewrite non-compete terms and shorten notice periods.