'Humanity now stands on the eve of AGI': DeepSeek wants to "at least double the size of every department" as company pursues hiring spree in pursuit of AGI
THE SO WHAT
When a lab talks about doubling every department to chase AGI, the real signal is the labor market—top engineers, PMs, and researchers are going to see escalating bids and lockups. If you’re competing for that talent, assume comp and mission narratives need an upgrade, or lean into partnering instead of hiring.
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