Why Meta Offered Rs 10,400 Crore To This AI Genius And Still Got A 'No'

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The tech firm founder rose to fame in 2023 after criticising Elon Musk, who then offered him a job. His latest revelation shows the sky-high offers top AI talent is receiving today
Daniel Francis, an AI expert and founder of the US-based tech firm Abel, has sparked a social media frenzy after revealing he turned down a jaw-dropping Rs 10,400 crore job offer from Meta. The four-year offer from the tech giant has raised eyebrows across the industry, leaving many wondering what made Meta so keen, and why Francis walked away.
The reason for Meta's interest in Daniel has now been revealed. On social media, he wrote, 'Friends! I was offered a salary of Rs 10,400 crore for four years. Even I have never seen this height before. What is going on?" In another post, he added, 'I want to tell you that I have turned down that job offer."
Daniel's AI Tech Stands Apart
Daniel possesses a unique AI technology, which Meta was keen to acquire to ensure it didn't fall into the hands of competitors. His technology includes algorithms that generate police reports from body cam footage and send call data automatically.
Daniel first gained prominence in 2023 when he publicly voiced his displeasure towards Elon Musk, who surprisingly offered him a job in one of his companies. His recent revelation highlights the immense offers AI talent is now attracting.
Meta is actively recruiting top technical staff, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stating last month that Meta plans to spend $100 million on hiring. Despite such large offers, no experts from other companies have joined Meta yet.
Meta's goal is to acquire all innovations in the technical field and build a 'Superintelligence Lab', offering substantial packages to AI experts.
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July 25, 2025, 17:02 IST
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