OpenAI Offers $1.5 Million Bonus Per Employee to Counter Poaching
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Summary
OpenAI has announced a $1.5 million bonus for every employee, including new hires, over the next two years, as a countermeasure against poaching by Meta and other tech giants. The news was shared by Yuchen Jin on X, highlighting the significant financial incentive for employees.
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Yes, even the new hires become millionaires this instant.
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