The Battle for Top Talent

How to spot a genius
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/09/23/how-to-spot-a-genius
In an age of artificial intelligence, the human kind is increasingly important.
 
The AI talent war is becoming fiercer
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/09/25/the-ai-talent-war-is-becoming-fiercer
How other countries hope to challenge America.

As Trump Tightens Visas, China Woos World’s Science Graduates

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/world/asia/china-tech-workers-visas-us-h1b.html

A new visa for science and engineering graduates is part of China’s effort to establish itself as the world leader in science and technology.

Canada Wants to Lure Tech Workers Who Won’t Get US H-1B Visas
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/canada-wants-lure-tech-workers-123541706.html

Germany Courts Indian Talent After Trump Targets H-1B Visa
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-24/germany-courts-indian-talent-after-trump-targets-h-1b-visas

Germany Woos Indian Workers Spooked by U.S. Visa Changes
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/business/germany-india-skilled-workers-visa.html

The UAE’s University of AI is a pipeline for top tech talent
https://restofworld.org/2025/uae-ai-university/
UAE has secured massive computing power. Its state-backed flagship university is now on the prowl for talent.

 

The Path to the American Dream Is Narrowing for Indian Tech Workers

https://www.wsj.com/world/india/h1b-visas-india-tech-engineering-834e079a

About 70% of H-1B visas go to Indians. Looming changes to the program are upending plans, but may help India retain talent.