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Reid Hoffman defends exorbitant AI talent compensation, citing the potential for revolutionary breakthroughs. Meta’s aggressive poaching of OpenAI researchers, with packages reaching $300 million, has drawn criticism. Hoffman argues such investments are economically rational if individuals can transform industries, while OpenAI’s Altman emphasizes mission over monetary incentives in retaining talent.