If the 'model' race in the realm of artificial intelligence is seen as the initial phase, then the 'implementation' race in the subsequent phase is merely getting underway. While the market's attention remains fixed on model parameters and performance benchmarks, AI behemoths such as OpenAI and Anthropic have discreetly redirected their strategic emphasis. They are on a global hunt for Frontier Deployment Engineers (FDEs), offering annual salaries that can soar up to $280,000.
