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Key takeaways:
- Companies are racing to hire AI specialists, with tech companies, Wall Street firms, and startups all competing for talent. This includes high-profile CEOs making calls and offering seven-figure pay packages.
- The AI hiring frenzy comes during a massive spending spree in the space, with companies like Microsoft and Meta investing heavily in AI.
- Pressure is high on the AI talent being brought in, as shareholders are keen for these AI investments to pay off and companies are expected to find revenue streams quickly.
- A new FTC rule banning non-competes could mean even more movement of AI talent, adding another layer of complexity to the market.