Overview

• The roster of 44 researchers at Meta’s Superintelligence Labs was leaked on X, revealing the full makeup of its new AI unit.
• Fifty percent of the team are Chinese-origin hires, 75% hold PhDs and 70% serve in core research roles.
• Meta sourced 40% of its hires from OpenAI, 20% from Google DeepMind, 15% from Scale AI and added recent recruits from Apple’s AI division.
• Analysts warn that the high share of Chinese-origin researchers could prompt US government security reviews.
• New team members are reported to receive annual compensation packages between $10 million and $100 million, intensifying the pay competition for AI talent.