Its India’s Moment: Fierce hunt for AI talent reaches India, salaries being doubled


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A recruiting frenzy for artificial intelligence is sweeping the globe, from Silicon Valley to Europe, Asia, and beyond. While tech behemoths like Google and Baidu entice engineers to build their own AI engines, companies in almost every other industry – from healthcare and finance to entertainment – are also hiring to avoid being caught off guard by industry shifts. Perhaps more than any other country, India exemplifies how the demand for talent outstrips supply. The country of 1.4 billion people has traditionally served as the tech industry’s back office, providing reinforcements in the event of an emergency. However, even the...