Why sky-high pay for AI researchers is bad for the future of science
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by Nathan E. SandersFebruary 17, 2026
To ensure that AI advances benefit everyone, scientific institutions must prioritize collaborative, mission-driven structures instead of chasing top talent with astronomical compensation. To ensure that AI advances benefit everyone, scientific institutions must prioritize collaborative, mission-driven structures instead of chasing top talent with astronomical compensation.
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Originally published on Nature on 2/17/2026