Meta Faces Brain Drain as AI Talent Flees to Rivals Despite Lucrative Salaries

Jun 11, 2025
Tom's Hardware
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Summary

Meta faces a brain drain as top AI talent leaves for rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic, lured by better culture and flexibility despite Meta's lucrative $2M salaries, with nearly 20% of new AI lab hires coming from tech giants.

Key Points

  • Meta struggles to retain AI talent despite $2M salaries
  • Employees flock to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic for better culture and flexibility
  • Nearly 20% of new AI lab hires come from tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon

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