Andrew Tulloch, co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab and prominent AI researcher, has left the startup to join Meta Platforms. His departure follows a brief tenure at OpenAI and a previous 11-year stint at Meta, with the move attributed to personal reasons.

Mark Zuckerberg is personally reaching out to potential AI recruits with lucrative offers, including pay packages exceeding $100 million, as Meta seeks to address its ongoing AI challenges. Despite the enticing financial incentives, many candidates remain cautious due to the company's recent restructuring and struggles in AI development.

Meta has reportedly hired four additional researchers from OpenAI, expanding its team focused on artificial intelligence. This move is seen as part of Meta's ongoing efforts to enhance its AI capabilities amid increasing competition in the tech industry. The company's recruitment strategy highlights its commitment to innovation and research in AI technologies.