Sam Altman Says Meta Offered OpenAI Staffers $100 Million Bonuses

AI Development Pillars (c, T Chips Data Talent) - The AI industry focuses on three key pillars: Chips, Data, and Talent [1] - AI firms' strengths and weaknesses can be assessed based on their performance in these three areas [2] Talent Acquisition and Expenditure - Signing bonuses for AI talent can reach as high as $100 million, which some industry executives consider reasonable due to the scarcity of skilled individuals [3] - Meta (implied from Mark Zuckerberg's frustration) is actively seeking to acquire AI talent from across the industry [3] - One company (implied from context, likely Meta) is spending as much as $1 billion per month to accelerate its AI development [4] - Estimated spending on AI development could reach $13 billion in 2025 [4] Chip Investment - Some companies are investing heavily in chips, while others are renting infrastructure [5] - A significant portion of AI development expenditure is allocated to acquiring or renting chips [5]