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Regulators Need AI Expertise. They Can’t Afford It

Mar 15, 2024
Regulators are struggling to hire AI experts due to low salaries compared to industry. The UK's AI Safety Institute aims to bridge the gap by offering unique benefits to attract top talent.
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  • Regulators struggle to attract AI experts due to low salaries compared to industry standards.
  • Government AI organizations explore non-monetary incentives to bridge talent gap and retain top AI experts.

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Challenges in Hiring AI Regulators

Regulators worldwide are struggling to attract AI experts due to low salaries compared to tech industry standards. Job listings by European AI offices and the UK government offer significantly lower salaries, causing concerns of a brain drain to private companies. While the government's mission is critical in regulating AI, the disparity in compensation poses a challenge in recruiting top talent. The urgency to bridge this gap is highlighted as tech companies aggressively pursue AI-savvy individuals.

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