TECHNOLOGYJun 28 · 09:11 UTCBUSINESS INSIDERLakshmi Varanasi ([email protected])

The AI talent perk money can't buy

Top AI researchers prioritize freedom and autonomy over financial incentives, according to venture capitalist Jason Lemkin. Companies like Google and DeepMind historically attracted talent by offering research flexibility, but recent departures to OpenAI and Anthropic suggest shifting priorities in the AI talent competition.

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