Meta has reportedly offered up to $300 million over four years—$100 million of that in the first year alone—to recruit top talent from OpenAI, according to Wired. Despite these huge offers, none of the highest-paid employees have accepted the switch so far. However, beyond these key figures, seven OpenAI employees have already moved to Meta.
CEO Sam Altman has promised salary increases after some employees expressed feeling hurt by the poaching. The 50% salary growth in the AI industry since 2022, along with Meta’s offers, highlights the escalating battle for AI leadership and talent in Silicon Valley.