Musk’s xAI Wins Over Meta Talent Without Fat Salaries
Summary
Elon Musk’s xAI has successfully recruited top AI talent from Meta, not by offering the highest salaries, but by appealing to candidates’ desire for mission-driven work and greater autonomy. This signals a shift in AI talent competition, where purpose and innovation may outweigh financial incentives, potentially influencing how other companies attract and retain experts in the rapidly evolving AI sector.