On Tuesday, a report about Tesla Inc. TSLA machine learning scientist Ethan Knight becoming the third engineer to leave the EV giant and join xAI surfaced. This came hours after Elon Musk revealed that ChatGPT-parent OpenAI is poaching many Tesla engineers.
Last year, Musk launched his latest venture, xAI, which seeks to understand the true nature of the universe. Since then, he has been battling with several major tech players and startups for AI talent. According to the report by The Information, the tech billionaire has managed to retain some promising Tesla engineers by moving them to xAI, with Knight being the third on this list.
Musk has responded to the report, stating that Knight would join OpenAI. He explained that the company has been aggressively recruiting Tesla engineers with massive compensation offers, leading to a talent war for AI talent. The Tesla CEO also emphasized that Tesla’s pace of progress with autonomy is accelerating and that the company is increasing compensation for its AI engineering team.
Musk’s statement about OpenAI poaching Tesla engineers comes amidst a legal battle between the tech mogul and the ChatGPT maker. Last month, Musk sued OpenAI and its executives alleging a breach of the company’s founding agreement. The response from OpenAI suggested that Musk’s claims were driven by regret over not being part of the company’s current success.
As the battle for AI talent intensifies, the implications for the tech industry and advancements in artificial intelligence remain significant. Keep track of the latest developments to stay informed on this evolving story.
