Apple's AI Chief, Ruoming Pang, Departs for Meta
In a significant move within the artificial intelligence sector, Ruoming Pang, Apple's top executive overseeing AI models, has reportedly resigned to join Meta Platforms.
Pang to Join Meta's Superintelligence Team
According to a Bloomberg News report, Pang, formerly manager in charge of Apple's foundation models team, will be integrated into Meta's newly formed superintelligence division. This transition includes a compensation package valued in the millions of dollars annually.
The AI Talent Race Intensifies
This development underscores the aggressive competition among tech giants, with companies like Meta vying for high-profile talent by offering substantial pay packages to spearhead the next wave of AI innovation. Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has recently reorganized the company's AI initiatives under a novel division known as Meta Superintelligence Labs, under leadership of Alexandr Wang.
