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Meta Hires Thinking Machines Co-Founder Andrew Tulloch as AI Push Accelerates

The move highlights Meta's intensifying bid to recruit elite researchers, with a widely cited $1.5 billion pay figure disputed by the company.

Overview

  • Andrew Tulloch informed employees of his departure on Oct. 10, and a Thinking Machines Lab spokesperson said he left for personal reasons.
  • Multiple outlets report Tulloch has joined Meta, with CoinCentral saying the company confirmed his recruitment, though Meta has not detailed his new role.
  • Axios reports he will join Meta’s newly formed TBD Labs under Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang, while his specific focus remains unclear.
  • The Wall Street Journal previously reported an offer that could reach about $1.5 billion over six years, a characterization Meta called inaccurate and ridiculous.
  • Tulloch’s move follows Meta’s unsuccessful attempt to acquire Thinking Machines and reflects a broader hiring campaign that industry figures say includes unusually large incentives.