DeepMind AI staff tied to "aggressive" noncompete – Offering year-long PTO

so employee goes to DeepMind and says "I'm leaving." and they say two options:

1. agree to 1 year PTO, THEN go work for new company or

2. leave now and join them but we'll try and sue you for non-compete

And depending on the state/country 2 might be a real threat.