Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is offering incentive bonuses of up to $250 million to retain the most qualified specialists in the field of artificial intelligence. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This measure aims to prevent key personnel from moving to other companies. At the same time, there are reports that xAI, led by Elon Musk, has recruited 14 engineers from Meta’s artificial intelligence division since the beginning of the year.
According to Musk, xAI has created a work environment based on the principle of meritocracy, meaning employees who perform well receive higher salaries and stock packages. Sources say that engineers who moved to xAI work in an active and demanding startup environment.
This team works tirelessly seven days a week on the most advanced projects. Musk emphasizes that, besides financial incentives, the spirit of making great changes is also important.
Therefore, many specialists are joining xAI even without large bonuses. According to him, it is not large financial packages but great goals that provide stronger motivation.
However, Meta management denies Elon Musk’s figures regarding personnel migration. The company considers its strong infrastructure and the independence given to researchers as its main advantages.
At the same time, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has stated that Meta’s large bonus policy could lead to unfairness and a negative atmosphere within the team. According to him, goals cannot be bought with money alone.
If some employees receive very large rewards while others perform at an average level, the likelihood of problems arising in the team environment increases. Thus, the competition for talent in the field of artificial intelligence is further intensifying the clash of technology cultures.
While Meta offers financial stability, strong computing capabilities, and scientific independence, xAI promises partnership-based shares, deep integration into the team, and the opportunity to create new, world-changing projects. Ultimately, the strongest specialists are shaping the future by choosing the better option for themselves.
