Posted 3/18/2024, 4:43:00 PM
Musk's xAI Startup Lures Away AI Talent with Lucrative Salaries and Celebrity Appeal
- Perplexity CEO says it's hard to compete against Elon Musk's xAI startup for AI talent due to higher salaries and stock options
- xAI reportedly offers packages around $900,000, on par with OpenAI, making it one of the highest-paying AI companies
- Higher valuations allow Musk's companies to offer more valuable stock options compared to rivals
- Perplexity CEO says engineers choose xAI over his company due to Musk's celebrity status and allure
- Musk's companies have always attracted top talent despite lower salaries, as people want to work with him