Microsoft has intensified its battle for AI talent, recently enticing approximately 24 individuals from Google's DeepMind, including seasoned executives and prominent researchers, to join its ranks in the realm of artificial intelligence. At the helm of Microsoft's AI division now stands Mustafa Suleyman, the former co-founder of DeepMind, who reports directly to CEO Satya Nadella. Amidst fierce competition for AI expertise, global tech titans like Google, Meta, and OpenAI are pulling out all stops, with Meta offering signing bonuses as high as $100 million to lure top-tier employees. Laszlo Bock, a former Google HR executive, rationalizes that poaching with generous salaries is a strategic investment for tech firms.