OpenAI is recalibrating compensation to retain top researchers as Meta aggressively recruits its AI talent.
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OpenAI Boosts Compensation Amid Meta Talent War OpenAI recalibrates compensation amid Meta’s aggressive hiring OpenAI is facing increasing pressure to retain its top AI researchers as Meta continues to poach its senior talent. In a leaked internal message, OpenAI’s Chief Research Officer Mark Chen expressed alarm over the recent wave of high-profile departures, calling it a “visceral” experience—like someone “breaking into our home.” This statement reflects the urgency behind OpenAI’s decision to recalibrate compensation in response to Meta’s lucrative offers. As reported, OpenAI is working “around the clock” to match or counter these incentives, highlighting a fierce talent war between two of the world’s most influential AI companies. The move to adjust compensation signals a shift in strategy for OpenAI, which has historically relied on mission-driven motivation over big salaries. Image Credits:Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto / Getty Images Why OpenAI is recalibrating compensation now The decision to recalibrate compensation wasn’t made in a…
