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Jul 13, 2026 · Industry Insights

Global AI Talent Map: 8.4 Million Engineers, Distribution, Mobility & Competition

The article analyses the global AI talent ecosystem, revealing a pyramid of 8.4 million skill‑holders, the rise of China as a top‑researcher producer, geographic concentration in small nations, shifting migration patterns away from the US, salary differentials, policy battles and the challenges facing China’s talent retention.