Ilya, a seasoned researcher and chief scientist behind two groundbreaking AI revolutions, found himself thrust into the unexpected role of CEO. Despite his profound impact on the world through scientific advancements, he had always envisioned himself in the lab, not the boardroom. This appointment was necessitated by Meta's aggressive talent acquisition tactics and Zuckerberg's irresistible salary offer, leaving Ilya with little choice but to accept.
Ilya's predicament echoed that of Altman, with both facing similar employee retention challenges. When Meta poached co-founder Daniel Gross, Ilya confirmed the news, acknowledging Daniel's departure with a sense of shared struggle against the competitive landscape.