Sources: Meta has poached three OpenAI researchers, Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai, for its superintelligence efforts (Meghan Bobrowsky/Wall Street Journal)
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Meta has reportedly hired three key researchers, Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai, from OpenAI, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal. This move underscores Meta's commitment to developing superintelligence capabilities. The hires of Beyer, Kolesnikov, and Zhai, all experienced in AI research, are expected to bolster Meta's efforts in the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence development. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly heavily invested in this initiative, signaling a significant strategic focus for the company.