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  • August 2025
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Meta and the Superintelligence Talent Race

By: Boris Groysberg and Sarah L. Abbott
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:25
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Abstract

In June 2025, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg upped the ante in the ongoing AI talent wars. Some analysts praised Zuckerberg’s aggressive approach to building Meta's AI capabilities, while others pointed to the high costs this strategy entailed and questioned how effectively this new team would function. Was Zuckerberg’s approach likely to be successful? What were the risks?

Keywords

Talent Acquisition; Hiring; Technology; Metaverse; Competition; Compensation; Innovation; Talent Development; Competing To Win; Competitive Dynamics; AI and Machine Learning; Talent and Talent Management; Recruitment; Compensation and Benefits; Competency and Skills; Competitive Strategy; Technological Innovation; Technology Industry

Citation

Groysberg, Boris, and Sarah L. Abbott. "Meta and the Superintelligence Talent Race." Harvard Business School Case 426-003, August 2025.

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Boris Groysberg

Organizational Behavior
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