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Apr 26, 2025
Explore the rapid growth of Google's AI search features and their rising user engagement. Dive into the challenges faced by a Canadian AI researcher navigating immigration hurdles. Discover an innovative EV startup backed by Bezos, debuting an analog pickup that takes a stand against Tesla. This startup's unique vehicle design allows for conversion between a two-seater pickup and a five-seater SUV, all while emphasizing affordability. Plus, learn about Manus AI's recent funding success aimed at expanding their international reach.
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- The case of AI researcher Kai Chen highlights the urgent need for reform in U.S. immigration policies affecting skilled professionals.
- Slate Auto's affordable EV pickup, designed with simplicity in mind, presents a competitive alternative to traditional electric vehicles like Tesla.
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Challenges for AI Talent in the U.S.
A Canadian AI researcher at OpenAI faced the denial of his green card application, highlighting the difficulties foreign professionals experience in the U.S. immigration system. The researcher, Kai Chen, learned of the decision recently and is required to leave the country, despite his critical contribution to significant AI projects like GPT 4.5. The incident underscores a broader issue of stringent immigration policies that create barriers for talented individuals seeking to work and live in the U.S. Despite the challenges, Chen plans to continue working remotely from Canada while hoping for a resolution to his immigration status.
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