Meta is attracting top AI researchers with lucrative multi-million dollar packages for senior roles at its new Superintelligence Lab, contrary to rumors of $100 million signing bonuses. Meta's CTO clarified that such large sums are not standard, but rather represent total compensation packages spread over time, including RSUs. While some researchers like Lucas Beyer from OpenAI denied receiving a $100 million bonus, Meta's significant spending on AI talent is evident, as shown by its acquisition of a stake in Scale AI and numerous high-value offers to researchers.

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