Feng Huang Wang·2025-07-18 01:15Core Insights - Meta has successfully recruited key AI researchers from Apple, including Mark Lee and Tom Gunter, following the hiring of AI model team leader, Pang Ruoming [1] - Meta's aggressive talent acquisition strategy reflects its commitment to AI as a top priority, with significant investments in recruiting and building data centers to compete with OpenAI and Google [2] Group 1: Talent Acquisition - Meta has hired Mark Lee and Tom Gunter from Apple, with Lee already starting work and Gunter expected to join soon [1] - Pang Ruoming, the head of Apple's AI model team, was also recruited by Meta, reportedly with a compensation package exceeding $200 million [1] - Gunter is recognized as one of Apple's most senior engineers and had previously worked closely with Pang Ruoming [1] Group 2: Apple's AI Strategy - Apple's AI foundational model team is experiencing turmoil, with top executives considering the use of external models like OpenAI's ChatGPT or Anthropic's Claude for Siri and other Apple Intelligence features [2] - The team reports to Daphne Luong, who is the chief deputy to Apple's AI senior vice president, John Giannandrea [2] - Strategic adjustments are being evaluated in collaboration with software executives responsible for Siri [2]