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MiniMax CEO forgoes salary until AGI achieved amid $2B funding round

MiniMax CEO Yan Junjie has committed to not taking a salary until the company achieves artificial general intelligence. This pledge comes as the Chinese AI firm initiates a $2 billion capital raise, following an 80% stock price decline from its previous high. Yan expressed continued commitment to MiniMax's long-term goals despite market volatility. AI

IMPACT This funding round and executive commitment signal continued investment and long-term vision in the pursuit of AGI.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round announcement for an AI company with a notable executive pledge. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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MiniMax CEO forgoes salary until AGI achieved amid $2B funding round

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    MiniMax CEO Yan Junjie has pledged to forgo his salary until the company achieves artificial general intelligence, as the Chinese AI firm launches a US$2 billio

    MiniMax CEO Yan Junjie has pledged to forgo his salary until the company achieves artificial general intelligence, as the Chinese AI firm launches a US$2 billion capital raising after its stock plunged 80 per cent from its peak. In an internal memo, Yan said MiniMax remained comm…