- Meta has successfully recruited four OpenAI researchers: Trapit Bansal, Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai.
- These researchers are joining Meta's new AI superintelligence unit, with Trapit Bansal specifically focusing on advanced AI reasoning models.
- Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly offered compensation packages worth up to $100 million to attract top AI talent to Meta.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly commented on Meta's recruitment efforts, stating he is not concerned about losing his best people.
- The hires are part of Meta's broader strategy to develop a frontier AI reasoning model to compete with industry leaders.
Meta Hires Four OpenAI Researchers for AI Superintelligence Lab
Jun 28, 2025, 5:03:49 PM UTC(17 days ago)
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