Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly pursuing former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to enhance its AI research initiatives, alongside his partner Daniel Gross. The company aims to bolster its AI team amid fierce competition from rivals like OpenAI and Google, recently investing heavily in talent and startups to advance its capabilities in artificial intelligence.

Sam Altman revealed that Meta attempted to recruit talent from OpenAI by offering $100 million salaries, but ultimately failed in their efforts. This highlights the competitive landscape for AI talent and the lengths companies will go to secure top professionals in the field.