Microsoft Sets Its Sights on Meta's AI Elite

In a thrilling game of talent acquisition, Microsoft is making aggressive moves to lure top-tier AI experts from Meta. Internal documents reveal that the tech giant has identified its most coveted Meta engineers and researchers, kicking off a competitive offer process designed to rival Meta's lucrative packages.

A Race Fueled by Generative AI Excitement

Microsoft's recent surge in earnings, bringing its market valuation tantalizingly close to $4 trillion, is significantly driven by the buzz around generative AI. To maintain this momentum, the company is actively pursuing the crème de la crème of AI talent, despite having trimmed thousands from its workforce this year. Notably, Microsoft claims it will maintain stable headcount levels, hinting at robust expansion plans.

Challenging Meta's Eye-Popping Compensation