Sam Altman Says Meta Offered OpenAI Staffers $100 Million Bonuses - Bloomberg.com / Bloomberg
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reports that Meta made a bold move by offering a $100 million bonus package to lure its staff, an aggressive recruitment tactic in the fiercely competitive AI race. Despite the hefty offer, Meta’s effort ultimately fell short of its goal.
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