China overtakes US as top employer of elite AI researchers, Carnegie study finds

A Carnegie China study reports that China now employs 41% of the world's leading AI researchers, surpassing the US at 34%, a reversal of the previous US lead. The shift reflects a growing preference among top Chinese AI talent to remain in China, driven by domestic opportunities and geopolitical tensions. This development signals a potential long-term competitive advantage for China in AI innovation and could accelerate US-China tech rivalry.