China Leads as Top Source of Elite AI Researchers, 72% Work in US

According to the think tank MacroPolo's "Global AI Talent Tracker 3.0," the largest source of the world's top AI researchers is China (38% by undergraduate education), yet 72% of them work at US institutions, keeping the United States the leading destination for talent. The findings reinforce the view that the AI race is decided not only by chips and models but by a contest for talent, as reported by Indian Express.