June 18, 2025:
Meta Eyes Nat Friedman to Boost AI Ambitions - Meta Platforms Inc. aims to boost its AI projects by hiring former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross from the AI-focused NFDG venture capital fund. This recruitment aligns with Meta's strategy to revitalize its AI efforts, including a recent $14.3 billion acquisition of Scale AI Inc. for advanced AI capabilities.
Despite generous offers, Meta faces challenges in luring top AI experts from competitors like OpenAI. Meta's interest in Friedman highlights a focus on engaging the developer community and expanding its AI development beyond existing Llama models.
