Meta recruits top OpenAI researcher to strengthen AI reasoning
Meta hires OpenAI’s Trapit Bansal to build next-gen AI reasoning models, signaling a bold move in the AI superintelligence race.
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Meta recruits top OpenAI researcher to strengthen AI reasoning Meta hires key OpenAI researcher to boost AI reasoning models Meta is doubling down on its ambition to lead the next wave of artificial intelligence by hiring Trapit Bansal, a renowned AI researcher formerly with OpenAI. Known for his expertise in reinforcement learning and foundational contributions to OpenAI’s early AI reasoning models, Bansal's move signals Meta’s serious investment in developing a competitive AI reasoning system. As AI research heats up across Big Tech, many are now wondering: how will this new hire shape Meta's position in the global AI arms race? Image Credits:David Paul Morris/Bloomberg / Getty Images Why Meta hires OpenAI researcher for its AI reasoning push When it comes to cutting-edge AI research, talent is the most valuable currency. Meta’s decision to bring on board Trapit Bansal, a veteran from OpenAI, underscores this reality. Bansal is credited with launching reinforcement learning initiatives alongside Ilya Sutskever and helping develop OpenAI’s f…