In 2012, Google acquired DNN Research, a startup founded by Hinton, the "father of deep learning" and others through a secret auction for a high price of $44 million. This move not only demonstrates Google's ambitions in the field of artificial intelligence, but also marks the official beginning of the global technology giant's battle for AI talents. As one of the founders of deep learning, Hinton's team has brought unprecedented technological advantages to Google, making Google's layout in the field of AI quickly ahead of other competitors.
Subsequently, Google further increased its investment and spent $6.5 billion to acquire British startup DeepMind. DeepMind's outstanding achievements in artificial intelligence research, especially breakthroughs in projects such as AlphaGo, further consolidates Google's leading position in the field of AI. Through these two important acquisitions, Google not only acquired top technology, but also absorbed the world's best AI talents, laying a solid foundation for future technological development.
At the same time, Facebook is not willing to be outdone. By recruiting top scientists such as Yang Likun, it quickly built its own artificial intelligence laboratory. Yang Likun's joining has brought Facebook rich scientific research experience and technological innovation, which has greatly improved Facebook's competitiveness in the field of AI. This global AI talent battle has not only promoted the rapid development of technology, but also changed the strategic layout of technology companies.
However, with the establishment of independent research institutions such as OpenAI, many researchers began to "ran away" from the laboratories of technology companies and chose to join these more open and innovative research institutions. This trend has put technology companies in greater competitive pressure and has prompted them to adjust their strategies. Google finally announced that it would no longer disclose its latest research results, and instead adopt a more conservative strategy to protect its technological advantages.
This global AI talent battle has not only changed the competitive landscape of technology companies, but also promoted the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology. In the future, with the addition of more top talents and continuous innovation in technology, the AI field will usher in more breakthroughs and changes. Whether it is Google, Facebook or other tech giants, they will constantly adjust their strategies in this competition to maintain their lead.