UK AI researchers depart for US roles
UK-based AI researchers continue to depart for roles in the United States. The pattern is strongest among those without family ties to Britain. Recent UK office expansions have not reversed the flow. US ownership of core algorithms and hardware limits strategic leverage from the local talent base. Talent mobility further reduces durability of any domestic advantages.
#919Samuel Albanie 🇬🇧@SAMUELALBANIEbullish, but with an agincourt vibe
#1869Benjamin Todd@BEN_J_TODDThe UK has a bunch of AI talent, but the algorithms and hardware are all owned by the US, so it doesn't give you any short-term leverage. Plus, talent can leave.
#1869Benjamin Todd@BEN_J_TODDIf the UK is serious about AI, it needs to find a way to spend $200bn per year on British-owned compute. And start a near-frontier software company.
Benjamin Todd@ben_j_toddThe UK has a bunch of AI talent, but the algorithms and hardware are all owned by the US, so it doesn't give you any short-term leverage. Plus, talent can leave.