$250M top AI salaries dwarf those of the Manhattan Project and Space Race

Hacker News - AI
Aug 4, 2025 06:49
Bluestein
1 views
hackernewsaidiscussion

Summary

Top AI researchers are now earning salaries as high as $250 million, far surpassing the compensation of scientists during the Manhattan Project and Space Race. This dramatic increase reflects the intense competition for AI talent and highlights the growing strategic and economic importance of artificial intelligence in today's world.

Article URL: https://arstechnica.com/civis/threads/at-250-million-top-ai-salaries-dwarf-those-of-the-manhattan-project-and-the-space-race.1508657/page-6 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44782755 Points: 1 # Comments: 0