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Meta hires two Apple AI researchers after poaching their boss: Bloomberg - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Meta hires two Apple AI researchers after poaching their boss: Bloomberg - The Economic Times

Meta has hired Apple AI researchers Mark Lee and Tom Gunter for its Superintelligence Labs team, according to Bloomberg. Lee has already joined Meta, while Gunter is expected to start soon. This move follows Meta's previous hiring of their boss, reportedly aimed at bolstering its AI research capabilities. The recruitment underscores Meta's focus on enhancing its technological advancements by attracting top talent from competitors.

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AI researchers are negotiating $250 million pay packages, just like NBA stars - The Economic Times

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AI researchers are negotiating $250 million pay packages, just like NBA stars - The Economic Times

The ongoing recruitment battle for AI talent in Silicon Valley mirrors the high-stakes frenzy of sports leagues. Companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Google offer staggering compensation packages, with young AI researchers becoming akin to top NBA players in demand. This has led to an increasingly competitive market, with companies poaching talent and offering massive sums and computing power. The elevated stakes underscore AI's transformative potential and the intense struggle to secure leading-edge expertise in the field.

Apple AI researcher for robotics joins Meta in latest exit - The Economic Times

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Economic Times · 1m ago

Apple AI researcher for robotics joins Meta in latest exit - The Economic Times

Apple is experiencing a talent exodus with AI researchers, including Jian Zhang, leaving for Meta. Additional key researchers are moving to OpenAI and Anthropic as Apple's in-house AI model efforts face challenges, including low morale. Apple's AI Intelligence platform struggles have prompted considerations of adopting third-party models. Meanwhile, Meta is securing high-profile talent for its robotics endeavors, attracting expertise with substantial compensation. The departures are affecting Apple's future AI and robotics product development.

OpenAI reportedly ‘recalibrating’ compensation in response to Meta hires

TechCrunch · 3m ago

OpenAI reportedly ‘recalibrating’ compensation in response to Meta hires

OpenAI is reportedly recalibrating its compensation structure after Meta poached several of its senior researchers. OpenAI's Chief Research Officer Mark Chen reassured employees that the leadership team is actively addressing this issue. In a Slack memo, Chen outlined efforts with CEO Sam Altman to engage with team members holding offers and find innovative ways to retain top talent. Reports indicate that eight researchers left for Meta, with speculations of substantial signing bonuses involved.

Tech giants' net zero goals verging on fantasy: Researchers - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Tech giants' net zero goals verging on fantasy: Researchers - The Economic Times

The credibility of tech giants' carbon neutrality pledges is being questioned as their energy consumption for AI development surges. Researchers found the climate strategies of companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon to be lacking in integrity. While Apple performed better, the emissions targets of most companies were deemed poor. Despite investments in renewables, emissions are rising. Without regulatory action, the tech sector's carbon footprint is unlikely to decrease as AI continues to expand.

Apple claims former employee, China’s Oppo stole trade secrets - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Apple claims former employee, China’s Oppo stole trade secrets - The Economic Times

Apple has sued Oppo for allegedly poaching former Apple Watch engineer Chen Shi, who is accused of stealing trade secrets related to health-sensing technologies. Apple claims Shi secretly accessed confidential files and that Oppo knowingly benefited to develop competing wearable devices. Oppo denies wrongdoing and is cooperating with legal proceedings. The lawsuit stresses the importance of protecting Apple’s intellectual property and argues that failing to punish such actions undermines innovation and provides competitors with an unfair advantage.

Apple halts Vision Pro overhaul to focus on AI glasses: Report - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10d ago

Apple halts Vision Pro overhaul to focus on AI glasses: Report - The Economic Times

Apple has postponed its Vision Pro headset overhaul to focus on developing competitive smart glasses, aiming to rival products from Meta Platforms. The company initially planned to release a more affordable headset, code-named N100, by 2027. However, resources and employees have been redirected to prioritize the smart glasses project. This strategic shift underscores Apple's commitment to advancing in the wearable technology space. The report comes from Bloomberg News, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter.

Top AI talent attracted not just by paycheques: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Top AI talent attracted not just by paycheques: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg - The Economic Times

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg asserts that top AI researchers are drawn to the company not just for lucrative pay but for the autonomy and access to superior compute power. He highlighted that researchers prefer small, well-equipped teams and the chance to build from scratch. Meta offers high GPU availability and substantial computing clusters, providing a strategic advantage. This environment allows researchers more leverage, which Zuckerberg believes is an underrated aspect attracting talent.

Microsoft breaks from 30-year tradition of naming rivals in filings - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Microsoft breaks from 30-year tradition of naming rivals in filings - The Economic Times

Microsoft has stopped naming its competitors in its annual report after 30 years, opting to focus on broader market trends. This practice shift reflects the fast-moving nature of tech markets. While Microsoft no longer lists direct rivals like Apple or IBM, its executives continue acknowledging competition in other settings. Other companies like Amazon and Alphabet have similarly ceased naming competitors, contrasting with Apple, Meta, and Nvidia, who still do.

Fight escalates as Infosys claims poaching by Cognizant executives Diaz, Gummadi

Livemint

Livemint · 3m ago

Fight escalates as Infosys claims poaching by Cognizant executives Diaz, Gummadi

Infosys has accused two Cognizant officials—Kathryn Diaz and Surya Gummadi—of being involved in poaching its employees and possessing documents related to a trade secrets case. This alleged poaching has reportedly hindered the development of Infosys's healthcare software product. The dispute marks an escalation in tensions between the two companies, despite earlier indications that their trade secrets battle was nearing resolution. This information is based on court documents accessed by Mint.

Meta hires Thinking Machines Lab cofounder Andrew Tulloch - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 13h ago

Meta hires Thinking Machines Lab cofounder Andrew Tulloch - The Economic Times

Meta has hired Andrew Tulloch, cofounder of AI startup Thinking Machines Lab. Tulloch’s previous roles include work at OpenAI and Facebook’s AI Research Group. Thinking Machines Lab, led by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, focuses on building a collaborative human-AI interaction platform. The company, founded in 2025, mainly comprises former OpenAI employees. This move is part of a growing trend of AI ventures founded by ex-OpenAI members, highlighting intensified competition for AI talent.

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