AI prodigy Matt Deitke and Meta’s $250 million offer
AI researcher Matt Deitke, 24, rejected Meta's initial $125 million offer to join its Superintelligence Lab. After Mark Zuckerberg's personal intervention, Meta increased the package to approximately $250 million, including up to $100 million in the first year. Deitke's acceptance underscores the intense competition for top AI talent in the tech industry.