Posted 3/13/2024, 12:30:13 PM
China's Talent Dilemma: Top AI Scholars Lured Overseas Despite Apple Efforts to Nurture Local Researchers
- 11 of 21 Apple AI scholars are Chinese-origin, 7 did undergrad in China then pursued studies overseas
- Fellowship focuses on machine learning research and provides funding, internships, mentorship
- China struggles with brain drain as top researchers pursue opportunities in US AI
- US home to 42% of top-tier AI researchers in 2022, while China reached 28% share
- For every 5 AI jobs in China, only 2 qualified candidates - lack of talent amid growing overseas opportunities