In a recent a16z podcast, Alex Wang, the founder and CEO of Scale AI, says hiring the best person for the job, regardless of demographics, is vital in a competitive industry like AI. MEI is “Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence (MEI)” meaning the most qualified candidate should always get the job.
Building AI, and winning the “AI arms race”, demands the best and brightest minds. And perceived social responsibility should not come at the expense of hiring the most capable individuals.
