Debatably. This could be a talent-scouting endeavor, so the person who came up with it (and thus this and their future creations) could be worth at least 10k to MS.
Though I think it's more likely a side-goal, so I do agree. Just pointing out alternatives :)
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If you've already got a better algorithm, you now know it's worth at least $10,000 to Microsoft.
Debatably. This could be a talent-scouting endeavor, so the person who came up with it (and thus this and their future creations) could be worth at least 10k to MS.
Though I think it's more likely a side-goal, so I do agree. Just pointing out alternatives :)