Meta is in talks to hire former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to join the company’s artificial intelligence efforts, according to a report from The Information. The social media giant is also discussing bringing on Daniel Gross, Friedman’s partner in investment fund NFDG, and potentially acquiring a partial stake in their fund as part of a broader push to strengthen its AI capabilities.
What you should know: Meta’s recruitment efforts target two prominent figures in the tech investment world who could bolster the company’s AI development.
- Nat Friedman previously served as CEO of GitHub, a popular platform where software developers store and collaborate on code, and is currently part of Meta’s Advisory Group, an external council that provides guidance on technology and product development.
- Daniel Gross is Friedman’s partner in NFDG, their joint investment fund focused on technology ventures.
- Meta is also exploring a partial buyout of NFDG as part of these discussions.
The big picture: Major tech companies are intensifying their AI talent acquisition and partnerships to maintain competitive advantage in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape.
- Meta announced a $14.8 billion investment in Scale AI last week, marking the company’s second-largest investment to date.
- The company hired Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang to lead Meta’s new superintelligence unit, demonstrating a pattern of bringing external AI expertise in-house.
Why this matters: These potential hires signal Meta’s commitment to accelerating its AI development through strategic talent acquisition rather than relying solely on internal resources.
- Friedman brings extensive experience in developer tools and open-source software from his tenure at GitHub.
- The discussions reflect the broader tech industry trend of companies competing aggressively for AI talent and expertise.
What’s next: Meta has not responded to requests for comment about the reported discussions, leaving the timeline and final terms of any potential agreements unclear.
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