Meta reportedly scores two more high-profile OpenAI researchers

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Jul 16, 2025 13:19
Rebecca Bellan
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Meta has reportedly hired OpenAI researcher Jason Wei and may also bring on Hyung Won Chung to its new Superintelligence Lab, signaling an aggressive push to advance its artificial general intelligence (AGI) efforts. These high-profile hires highlight intensifying competition among tech giants to attract top AI talent and accelerate progress in the field.

OpenAI researcher Jason Wei will reportedly join Meta’s new Superintelligence Lab. Another team member, Hyung Won Chung, might also join Meta, as the company works to catch up to rivals in the AGI race.