Meta reportedly scores two more high-profile OpenAI researchers

Meta is making significant strides in its pursuit of artificial general intelligence (AGI) by reportedly recruiting two prominent researchers from OpenAI. Jason Wei is set to join Meta’s newly established Superintelligence Lab, as confirmed by sources cited by Wired. Additionally, Hyung Won Chung is also expected to make the transition to Meta. Both researchers have had their internal profiles at OpenAI deactivated, a move suggesting their imminent shift to the tech giant. Jason Wei’s expertise lies in advanced research models, particularly focused on O3, after his previous tenure at Google where he contributed to chain-of-thought research. Meanwhile, Hyung Won Chung, who worked alongside Wei at Google, has a background in deep research and played a significant role in developing OpenAI’s O1 model. The close professional relationship between Wei and Chung likely influenced Meta's decision to recruit them together. CEO Mark Zuckerberg appears determined to strengthen his team with experts who have collaborated successfully in the past, reflecting a strategy reminiscent of World War II recruitment methods in the UK. As Meta aims to position itself at the forefront of AI innovation, these strategic hires could be pivotal to the company’s ambitions.