According to data compiled by Lightcast, a company that tracks job postings to analyze labor trends, OpenAI's hiring priorities have shifted significantly. In 2021, 23% of its job postings were for general research roles, whereas in 2024, this number dropped to just 4.4%. This suggests that the company is focusing more on commercial development and less on fundamental research. This shift has led to a sense of disillusionment among researchers, who are being forced to transition from fundamental research to product development.
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