EU Struggles to Recruit for AI Oversight Roles Due to Uncompetitive Salaries Compared to Industry
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Demand for AI experts has surged globally, but EU regulators are struggling to hire enough qualified candidates due to low pay and long hiring processes.
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The EU is recruiting for new AI oversight organizations, but with salaries much lower than industry standards, attracting top talent will be challenging.
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The US is expediting government hiring of AI experts and offering competitive salaries to staff new AI initiatives and offices.
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The UK is also establishing an AI Safety Institute and other AI regulation roles, with good salaries for senior posts but lower pay for more junior ones.
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Governments need to rethink recruitment and compensation to attract scarce AI talent that is in high demand from big tech firms.