AI Talent War Heats Up in China's Job Market "Ice and Fire Coexist"

Chinese talent reporter, Zhou Chunmei

The movement of talent is a microscopic and effective window for observing the development of an industry.

Recently, top tech companies such as Baidu, ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent have launched their campus recruitment programs for the Class of 2026, with a significant increase in AI-related positions. This has sparked a fierce battle for AI talent, which has been dubbed the "AI Talent War".

According to data, there are currently over 500,000 AI talent vacancies in China, and this number is expected to continue growing.

In addition to the top tech companies, many other industries such as finance, manufacturing, and healthcare are also actively recruiting AI talent. This has created a highly competitive job market for young graduates.

500,000 Talent Gap Behind Supply-Demand Structural Conflict

The supply and demand mismatch in the AI talent market is a major challenge facing the industry. On one hand, top tech companies are competing fiercely for AI talent, while on the other hand, many ordinary graduates are struggling to find employment.

Mitigating the "Vocational-Technical Gap" is Key

To mitigate this gap, it is essential to bridge the gap between education and industry. This can be achieved through closer cooperation between universities and companies, as well as the development of more practical-oriented AI-related courses.

AI Talent War Heats Up in China's Job Market

The AI talent war is heating up in China, with top tech companies vying for the best and brightest young graduates. This has created a highly competitive job market for AI talent, which is expected to continue growing.