Meta's aggressive pursuit of AI dominance led them to recruit 24-year-old Matt Deitke, initially offering $125 million, which he declined. Zuckerberg's personal intervention resulted in a revised $250 million package, including potential $100 million in the first year. Deitke, known for his work on Molmo and founding Vercept, is a highly sought-after AI talent.
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