US EditionMeta’s AI Talent War Had Reports of $100 Million Bonuses. Here’s Why It Matters
- Meta intensified its AI talent recruitment in early July 2025, offering signing bonuses up to $100 million to lure researchers from competitors like OpenAI.
- This surge stems from a fierce competition for limited AI experts, with Meta’s $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI and personal involvement from Mark Zuckerberg driving the push.
- Notably, Lucas Beyer and two colleagues recently joined Meta from OpenAI’s Zurich office but denied receiving $100 million bonuses, calling those claims false on social media.
- Senior AI scientists now earn annual packages between $3 million and $7 million—a roughly 50 percent increase since 2022—with some top engineers exceeding $10 million per year.
- This aggressive recruitment and compensation escalation highlight growing industry stakes and may influence which companies lead future AI developments globally.
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