Meta's $100M AI Talent Hunt Fails to Sway OpenAI, Says Sam Altman
Sam Altman reveals Meta’s $100M offers couldn’t lure OpenAI staff, spotlighting culture, AGI goals, and the AI race.
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Meta's $100M AI Talent Hunt Fails to Sway OpenAI, Says Sam Altman Why Meta’s $100M Offers Failed to Poach OpenAI Talent Meta has been aggressively trying to hire top AI researchers with massive compensation packages—reportedly over $100 million. But according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, these efforts have largely fallen flat. In a recent podcast with his brother Jack Altman, Sam confirmed that Meta made bold offers to key OpenAI employees, but not a single one took the bait. This revelation has sparked widespread discussion about what really motivates AI talent—money, mission, or something deeper. Let’s explore why Meta’s strategy is falling short and what this means for the ongoing AI talent war. Image Credits:Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Sam Altman on Meta’s $100M Talent Poaching Strategy Sam Altman didn’t hold back during the podcast. He confirmed that Meta has been targeting OpenAI team members with huge signing bonuses—some exceeding $100 million in total compensation. These offers were intended to build up Meta’s new superinte…