Meta Poaches Ex-GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to Supercharge Its AI Division
Big Tech's AI arms race just got hotter—Meta's latest power move snags Nat Friedman, former GitHub CEO, to lead its artificial intelligence charge.
Why it matters: Friedman's open-source pedigree and Silicon Valley clout could give Meta the edge it needs to compete with Google and OpenAI. But let's be real—throwing money at talent hasn't exactly fixed Zuck's metaverse problems.
The cynical take: Another 'strategic hire' that'll juice the stock price just long enough for insiders to cash out before the next earnings miss.
