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AI Talent Wars: OpenAI, Thinking Machines & Meta Fighting For Breakthroughs

Published: February 1, 2026

Duration: 1:07:02

The AI arms race is getting ugly. With top talent bouncing between Thinking Machines and OpenAI, the guys debate a critical question for every leader: Is loyalty dead, or has Silicon Valley just stopped pretending?

Sam, Asad, and AJ discuss the ethics and dangers of the "secure the bag" mindset and what it means for building enduring companies. They also pivot to the tactical side of leadership, breaking down why most managers wait too long to fire and the hard truth that "what you allow, you encourage."

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The Thinking Machines exodus...