Topic: ai talent wars
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Why UK Politicians Are Courting Silicon Valley
Major tech firms like OpenAI and Coinbase are increasingly hiring former high-level politicians, such as ex-UK Chancellor George Osborne, to gain regulatory insight and government connections. Osborne's new role at OpenAI focuses on partnering with governments to build local AI infrastructure and...
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The AI Talent War Is for Tradespeople, Not Coders
The AI boom faces a critical bottleneck from a severe shortage of skilled tradespeople like electricians and plumbers, who are needed to build and maintain the physical data center infrastructure. This labor shortage is being dramatically intensified by the surge in data center construction, whic...
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Meta Lures AI Talent With High-Paying Salaries
Meta is offering unprecedented compensation packages, including a reported $1 billion deal, to attract top AI talent from startups like Thinking Machines Lab. Despite financial incentives, some candidates hesitate due to concerns about Meta's consumer-focused strategy and leadership in its AI lab...
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Meta Unveils Oakley Smart Glasses: Week in Review
Meta and Oakley launched smart glasses with 3K video, AI integration, and extended battery life, priced at $399, with a limited-edition Oakley version at $499. Wix acquired the profitable no-code AI startup Base44 for $80 million, highlighting its rapid success in web app development. Finland int...
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