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Odd Lots

Here's Who's Winning the Global Fight for AI Talent

Apr 25, 2024
41:33
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Damien Ma, from MacroPolo, talks about the global competition for AI talent, highlighting the talent war, the drain in China, and competition from India. They discuss factors influencing AI talent decisions, rise of AI education in China, and strategies for attracting top-tier AI talent worldwide.
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  • The US-China tech rivalry in AI translates to fierce competition for top researchers commanding high salaries and freedom to choose employers without traditional interviews.
  • China's AI strategy prioritizes industrial applications and talent expansion, diverging from the West's focus on generative AI and emphasizing climate change solutions.

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US-China Tech Rivalry in AI

The podcast delves into the US-China rivalry in tech, focusing on AI. Discussion centers on the fierce competition for AI talent, where researchers command high salaries and have the freedom to choose their workplace without necessarily needing to go through traditional interviews. The debate explores the two perspectives of AI allegorically mirroring the climate change struggle and the US-China trade or tech war, culminating in a deep dive into the AI talent landscape and its implications on countries.

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