Researchers Resign from Meta's AI Superintelligence Lab, Rejoin OpenAI

Aug 28, 2025
WIRED
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Summary

Esteemed AI researchers abruptly resign from Meta's cutting-edge superintelligence lab, opting to rejoin OpenAI, dealing a significant blow to Meta's ambitions despite lucrative pay offerings.

Key Points

  • Researchers resign from Meta's new superintelligence lab
  • Former OpenAI employees return to OpenAI after brief stint at Meta
  • Meta loses talent despite offering lucrative pay packages

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