Another term for an AI programmer or AI engineer that is developing new AI systems. However, for people at the heart of discovering new ways to accelerate AI, the AI scientist title is very appropriate. In order to succeed in breakthrough AI development, one has to be a master at math and especially logic.
Astronomical Paychecks
To hire the top AI talent in the world, companies are offering salaries and bonuses that are through the roof, in some cases starting at $300,000 and with bonuses for achievement up to $1M and more.
A July 1, 2025 article in the online version of Wired claimed that Meta is offering top AI talent pay packages up to $300 million over four years to staff its new "superintelligence lab." Does the word "outrageous" come to mind? See
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