69% of Chinese-origin NeurIPS AI researchers now work in China, up from 57% in 2022
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-09-23
A Carnegie China study of the 2025 NeurIPS cohort found that 69% of Chinese-origin AI researchers now work in China, up from 57% in 2022, suggesting a notable shift in where global AI talent is based. The full study tracking the shifting distribution of AI talent is due September 23.
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