London/San Francisco | The intense battle to poach top artificial intelligence researchers and engineers from rivals has seen a rapid escalation in wages, as tech groups such as Meta and OpenAI race to gain the competitive edge in the fast-developing technology.
OpenAI told staff in recent days it is seeking “creative ways to recognise and reward top talent” after losing key employees to rivals, despite industry data suggesting the ChatGPT maker offers salaries near the top of the market.
