Clash of tech titans: Why Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman are locked in an AI talent war

Meta and OpenAI are locked in a fierce fight for the brightest minds in artificial intelligence. Meta has lured top researchers from OpenAI with staggering pay, signing bonuses rumoured to reach $100 million. OpenAIs leaders, including CEO Sam Altman and Chief Research Officer Mark Chen, have pushed back hard, framing Metas moves as a direct assault on their culture. As Mark Zuckerbergs new Superintelligence Lab takes shape, this battle could define who leads the next wave of AI breakthroughs.