Mark Zuckerberg isn’t just watching the AI race—he’s throwing billions at it and showing up at your doorstep.
In a bold move to dominate the AI space, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is offering personal packages of up to ₹860 crore ($100 million) to top talent in artificial intelligence. And yes, he’s reaching out himself.
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Zuckerberg is going all out—sending DMs, setting up private meetings, and even inviting AI stars to his homes in Palo Alto and Lake Tahoe. His mission? To build Meta’s new “Superintelligence” lab with the sharpest minds in the business.
Personal Touch, Big Money
Zuckerberg’s recruitment style is not just rich—it’s rare. He has contacted hundreds of AI scientists, researchers, and startup founders directly. At first, some even thought his messages were fake. After all, how often does a billionaire CEO slide into your inbox?
But it was real. Very real.
For some, the offer meant joining the most expensive hiring wave in tech history. Others were flown in, given personal walkthroughs, and offered compensation packages that could fund a small startup ecosystem.
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The Big Names He’s After
One of the biggest wins so far? Alexandr Wang, the 28-year-old CEO of Scale AI—a rising star in the AI world. Zuckerberg not only invested $14 billion in Scale AI but also brought Wang onboard to lead his Superintelligence team. That’s more than just a hire—it’s a statement.
He’s also tried to bring in Aravind Srinivas, co-founder of AI search startup Perplexity, and even made moves on OpenAI’s Ilya Sutskever. While OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman says none of his top people left, the message is clear—Zuckerberg is coming for the best.
Why He’s Doing It
Meta’s AI push isn’t new, but Zuckerberg’s hands-on approach is. He believes this is the most important area for Meta’s future—and his legacy. By personally managing who joins, where they sit, and what they build, he’s making AI the new heart of Meta.
Still, not everyone is buying it. Some recruits turned him down, citing confusion over what exactly “Superintelligence” means at Meta, and how serious the long-term vision really is.
What This Means for the AI World
This is Zuckerberg’s moonshot. While other CEOs send teams and recruiters, he’s doing it himself. The message? AI isn’t just the next big thing—it’s the only thing that matters now.
And if you’ve got the right brain, Zuck’s got ₹860 crore with your name on it.
