In a wide-ranging interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman didn’t mince words when asked about the current scramble for top AI researchers.
“This is the most intense talent market I have seen in my career,” Altman said, reflecting on the fierce competition from rivals like Meta, where reports suggest Mark Zuckerberg is offering massive compensation packages to lure away top engineers.
The demand, Altman explained, is being driven by the staggering economic value AI experts can unlock — especially as companies like OpenAI pour…








