In China, a gap is growing in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry that could shape its tech future. For every five AI positions opening up, only two people are ready to fill them. This talent crunch is getting serious attention as Chinese tech giants hustle to make their own versions of smart tech like ChatGPT.
Companies like ByteDance, Alibaba are hungrily on the look for AI Experts
Big names in tech like ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent are in a tight race. They want to be the first to bring new AI tools to the market. ByteDance is leading the pack, hiring the most AI pros in the past three years.
Jobs in AI are like gold in China’s tech world, with ByteDance, Meituan, and others all on the hunt for the best minds. But there’s a problem: there aren’t enough skilled people to go around. It’s a tough spot for job seekers looking to land a good role in a tough job market.
The buzz around AI has made these jobs well-paid, too. AI experts can make more than twice what the average white-collar worker in Beijing earns. It’s not just any AI job that’s in demand—companies want people who can make computers understand and process human language or help self-driving cars get smarter.
ChatGPT, the chatbot from OpenAI, has been a game-changer, and now there’s a premium on folks who can make something like it. They can earn a hefty paycheck, much more than other AI roles.
This hunt for AI talent is mostly happening in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, where almost 80% of these jobs are. This shows how the AI industry is really focused in certain areas.
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