Meta Hires Thinking Machines Co-Founder After Failed $1.5B Bid
Meta has recruited Andrew Tulloch, co-founder of AI startup Thinking Machines Lab, following an unsuccessful $1.5 billion acquisition attempt. Tulloch's departure from Mira Murati-led Thinking Machines raises concerns about talent retention in early-stage AI firms.
The move signals Meta's aggressive push into AI talent acquisition, having recently onboarded senior engineers from Apple and other tech giants. While Wall Street Journal reported a $1.5 billion compensation offer, Meta dismissed the figure as "inaccurate and ridiculous."
The hiring underscores the intensifying global competition for AI leadership, with major tech firms vying for top researchers and engineers. Thinking Machines Lab, known for enterprise AI solutions, now faces questions about its ability to retain key personnel amid industry poaching.
