Meta's newly formed Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL) has hired numerous prominent Chinese AI researchers. Seven of the eleven publicly named hires are from China, all graduates of prestigious Chinese universities. This influx of Chinese talent has generated significant attention in China's tech industry. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang previously noted that approximately 50% of the world's AI researchers are Chinese. Meta's aggressive recruitment tactics, including reportedly offering large signing bonuses, have also created tension with competitors like OpenAI, with OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman expressing concern.
The article highlights the considerable number of Chinese researchers working in the field of artificial intelligence globally. The seven hires by Meta from China graduated from prestigious institutions such as Tsinghua University, Peking University, Zhejiang University, and the University of Science and Technology of China.
Meta's aggressive recruitment strategy, involving substantial signing bonuses (reportedly up to US$100 million), has caused friction with competitors like OpenAI. OpenAI's CEO criticized Meta's actions in a memo to employees.