OpenAI Researchers Join Meta's Superintelligence Lab Amid AI Talent War

Jul 17, 2025
WIRED
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Summary

OpenAI researchers Jason Wei and Hyung Won Chung depart for Meta's superintelligence lab, amid an AI talent war where Meta offers up to $300 million over four years to top AI talent.

Key Points

  • Jason Wei and Hyung Won Chung, OpenAI researchers working on deep research models, depart for Meta's superintelligence lab
  • Wei and Chung's internal OpenAI Slack profiles are currently deactivated
  • Meta has been on a hiring spree, offering up to $300 million over four years to top AI talent

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