Amid the escalating competition for AI talent, the salary gap between companies has significantly widened, fostering widespread concern regarding the compensation of non-research personnel. The frequent lure of high salaries has enterprises grappling with the risk of losing their top talent. Peter Deng, the former Vice President of OpenAI, contends that individuals possessing unique skills naturally command a premium, yet companies must adopt a proactive approach and maintain a clear strategic direction to retain their top performers. Meta, having transformed from a campus website into a global social platform through continuous innovation, has invested heavily in hardware and artificial superintelligence. Conversely, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, decries the practice of high-salary poaching, arguing that it can erode corporate culture and underscoring that a sense of mission is paramount, transcending monetary incentives.