Meta's billion-dollar AI talent bet vindicated by Muse app success, researcher says
Yuchenj_UW · x · 2026-10-13
Yuchen Jin recalls that a year ago many mocked Meta for spending billions to hire top AI talent and bring in Alexandr Wang — himself included. But the success of the Muse app and models proves that hiring top talent, assembling a cracked team, giving them an ambitious goal and enough resources can work wonders.
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