The AI talent war is getting wild. Just when you think things can’t get spicier, Meta goes on a major hiring spree right inside OpenAI’s house.
It looks like Zuck personally convinced some of OpenAI’s top minds to jump ship for his new superintelligence unit. This isn’t just a random poach; it’s a strategic strike to build a powerhouse team.
Here’s the scoop on who they snagged:
- The trio that literally founded OpenAI’s Zurich office.
- A key researcher who helped build OpenAI’s next-gen ‘o1’ reasoning model.
This is a huge deal, especially after Sam Altman recently said none of his “best people” were taking Meta’s offers. While one of the new hires shot down the crazy $100 million bonus rumors, the move itself speaks volumes.
The bottom line is that Meta isn’t playing around. They’re assembling an A-Team to build a superintelligence, and this proves they’re willing to do whatever it takes to get top talent. The competition is officially supercharged, and I can’t wait to see what this new team builds.