Silicon Valley

AI Geopolitics

China’s AI Talent Raid: Silicon Valley Loses Engineers to 150% Salary Premiums

ByteDance, Tencent, Alibaba, and Huawei are systematically poaching US AI researchers with mega-offers and relocation packages, accelerating technology decoupling as US export controls and visa fees backfire.

8 min read ·
Technology

The Big Tech Exodus: Why Google’s Median Tenure Is 1.1 Years

Former employees report improved quality of life after leaving, as turnover data reveals deeper tensions around burnout and compensation in Silicon Valley.

8 min read ·