AI Engineer Says No to $1.25 Billion from Meta
An AI engineer was said to have been given a $1.25 billion deal for four years at Meta but said no to the huge sum. Daniel Francis, a maker and head of the Abel startup, who often speaks out against big firms, said this.
The Big Money Deal
Francis, who told the tale on the social site X, said it was the biggest deal he ever knew of. He was shocked and wrote, "Guys, what's happening". The story says the engineer turned down the offer, even though it could have made him a billionaire by working with them.
Talk on Social Media about the AI Job Fight
The tale led to a lot of talk online, with folks sharing other like stories and talking about how far firms will go to get top AI people. One person said that such offers are now "cash for having a smart brain," not just pay for a job or project.
Meta's Big Push to Get Workers
This said offer fits with what we know of Meta's push to grab developers from other spots like OpenAI. Reports say Meta has put up to $100 million just to sign a deal. OpenAI’s head, Sam Altman, has also talked about these ways of pulling in workers.