Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 07/08 – Zuck Poaches AI Talent From Apple
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Jul 8, 2025 Meta's recruitment of top AI talent from Apple raises concerns about Apple's position in the AI race. OpenAI is tightening security as it faces competition and rising costs in talent acquisition. Exciting advancements in AI collaboration show promise for filmmakers, with a new model aimed at enhancing creativity rather than replacing jobs. Meanwhile, Apple is responding to feedback by adjusting its new Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 Beta, seeking to balance aesthetics and usability. Technology is evolving rapidly, with companies scrambling to keep up!
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Apple's AI Talent Drain
- Apple is struggling in AI and is losing key talent to Meta, who offers much higher compensation.
- Internal issues like GPU access, privacy constraints, and slow software iteration contribute to its AI difficulties.
OpenAI's High Stock Compensation Costs
- OpenAI's stock compensation soared to 119% of its 2024 revenue, highlighting intense competition for AI talent.
- This is unusually high compared to tech companies pre-IPO, indicating immense costs to retain employees.
OpenAI Tightens Security On IPs
- OpenAI restricted sensitive data access and enforced biometric checks to prevent espionage amid global AI competition.
- They isolated proprietary tech to safeguard models from foreign adversaries like China.