<ul><li>The rapid growth of AI has created a severe talent shortage, risking innovation and commercialization.</li><li>Demand for AI developers, fueled by startups, tech giants, and enterprises, far exceeds supply, leading to wage inflation, delayed projects, and stifled innovation. Startups struggle as tech giants dominate recruitment with lucrative packages, and enterprises compete across sectors.</li><li>The shortage inflates costs, raises failure rates for AI startups, and limits global economic benefits by $0.7–1.5 trillion by 2030. Urgent action is needed from academia, industry, and governments to bridge the gap through education, global talent integration, and open-source initiatives to sustain AI’s transformative impact.</li></ul>

The AI Talent Crisis

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