Long seen as a young, underdog AI team, DeepSeek’s academic strength shines in a new report. China headhunter SunTzu Recruit notes its researchers, though young, boast solid academic outputs, with balanced strength unlike OpenAI. It also shows China’s growing AI talent cultivation capacity and a shift: the U.S. becomes a springboard for talent returning to China.
As AI surges, big tech isn't cutting jobs but hiring in bulk, seeking "new species" who can collaborate with AI. These talents, far from being replaced, will train, guide, and integrate AI into real businesses. Human unique "minds"—understanding nuances, empathy—remain irreplaceable, making those mastering AI increasingly valuable.