- OpenAI is targeting some Google employees, The Verge reported.
- Reports say Sam Altman's company is poaching Google employees for its ChatGPT search engine.
- Big Tech is in fierce competition to attract and retain top AI talent.
OpenAI appears to be targeting some Google employees.
The company behind ChatGPT is poaching Google employees to join its team developing a search engine for chatbots, The Verge reports.
In February, The Information reported that OpenAI was developing web search capabilities that could put the company in more direct competition with Google Search. The new tool reportedly relies in part on Microsoft's Bing search engine.
According to a recent report from Bloomberg, OpenAI's search product will function as a ChatGPT feature that allows users to browse the web and cite sources in their answers. This tool allows users to ask questions and receive answers over the Internet.
Google's future plans in the AI space include major investments and a generative AI search engine.
OpenAI did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment outside of normal business hours.
Big tech companies are in a fierce battle for AI talent as rivals rush to launch similar AI-powered products. Some of the industry's largest companies are actively participating in efforts to attract and retain top talent.
Rival companies are competing for a small number of advanced AI researchers and engineers. As demand increases, candidates with the necessary expertise can demand and receive generous benefits and salary packages.
AI pioneer Google has some of the top researchers in the field, making it a prime target for rival companies looking to poach experts.
meta CEO mark zuckerberg He reportedly sent personal emails to AI researchers at Google's DeepMind in an effort to recruit them.
Axel Springer, Business Insider's parent company, has a global deal that allows OpenAI to train models based on its media brands' reporting.
On February 28, Axel Springer, the parent company of Business Insider, joined 31 other media groups in filing a $2.3 billion lawsuit against Google in Dutch court, alleging losses caused by the company's advertising practices. I woke you up.
