As OpenAI and Anthropic prepare to go public, San Francisco tech workers making six figures say they cannot compete with the new AI elite and may have to leave
THE SO WHAT
An “AI elite” equity wave in San Francisco will widen comp stratification—driving up costs around a small set of firms while pushing mid-tier talent to cheaper markets or remote roles. For operators outside the core labs, this is an opportunity: you can hire strong people priced out of SF if you move quickly and design compelling hybrid or distributed setups.
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