A.I. Researchers Command NBA-Style Pay Packages in Competitive Job Market
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You can taste the rush. The dough hadn't risen.
Summary
The article highlights the competitive job market for A.I. researchers, exemplified by Meta's aggressive recruitment tactics, including a $125 million offer to a young researcher, which was later revised after negotiations. The piece draws parallels between A.I. technologists and professional athletes in terms of negotiation strategies and market value.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledMr. Zuckerberg wanted Mr. Deitke, a 24-year-old artificial intelligence researcher who had recently helped found a start-up, to join Meta’s research effort dedicated to 'superintelligence.'
The company promised him around $125 million in stock and cash over four years if he came aboard.
He turned Mr. Zuckerberg down.
A.I. technologists are approaching the job market as if they were Steph Curry or LeBron James, seeking advice from their entourages and playing hardball with the highest bidders.
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