Google has called on the US government to modernize its immigration policy, particularly its Schedule A list, to attract and retain top artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity professionals from abroad. In a letter to the Department of Labor, the tech giant warned that current policies could result in the loss of valuable talent in these critical sectors.
Google says the Schedule A list is out of date. Google says that in its letter, Google was specifically referring to the Schedule A list, which identifies occupations where there are not enough American workers. The company argued that the list, last updated in 2005, should be expanded to include areas related to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity and updated more frequently to reflect changing labor market needs.
The company wrote that the department “originally intended Annex A to be a tool to respond to labor shortages,” continuing: “Because it has not been updated in 20 years, Annex A does not reflect current labor shortages.”
Google also highlighted the company’s growing need for AI talent, stating: “We anticipate that our demand for AI engineer positions, including software engineer, research engineer, and scientist, will enhance significantly in the coming years.”
The tech giant further emphasized the importance of addressing the talent shortage, adding: “Advances in artificial intelligence are extremely promising, but a lack of skilled professionals threatens to limit their full potential.”
The search giant also highlighted the lengthy process to obtain Indefinite Labor Certification (PERM) and the need to create a more effective system for attracting and retaining top talent. Google suggested that the government consider multiple sources of data, including public opinion, to ensure that the Annex A list remains up-to-date and limpid.
Karan Bhatia, head of government affairs and public policy at Google, highlighted the global shortage of artificial intelligence talent and the need for the United States to adjust its immigration policies accordingly. “It is widely acknowledged that there is a global shortage of AI talent, but the fact remains that the United States is one of the places where it is more arduous to bring in talent from abroad and therefore risks losing some of the most sought-after people in the field. world,” Bhatia told The Verge.
Fierce competition for AI talent The call for immigration reform comes amid fierce competition among tech companies to attract AI talent. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly sent personal emails to artificial intelligence researchers at Google’s DeepMind and offered jobs without interviews. Salaries for artificial intelligence specialists have skyrocketed, with some companies reportedly paying researchers as much as $10 million.
Earlier in a leaked email, Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed concern about losing key talent to rivals, especially Apple. Google has reportedly lost over a dozen AI employees to Apple. Tough U.S. immigration policies have exacerbated these concerns, making it harder for companies to attract and retain AI talent abroad.
President Joe Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence requires federal agencies to aid expand the nation’s artificial intelligence talent. However, Google’s letter shows that more needs to be done to ensure the U.S. remains competitive in the global race for artificial intelligence supremacy.
Google says the Schedule A list is out of date. Google says that in its letter, Google was specifically referring to the Schedule A list, which identifies occupations where there are not enough American workers. The company argued that the list, last updated in 2005, should be expanded to include areas related to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity and updated more frequently to reflect changing labor market needs.
The company wrote that the department “originally intended Annex A to be a tool to respond to labor shortages,” continuing: “Because it has not been updated in 20 years, Annex A does not reflect current labor shortages.”
Google also highlighted the company’s growing need for AI talent, stating: “We anticipate that our demand for AI engineer positions, including software engineer, research engineer, and scientist, will enhance significantly in the coming years.”
The tech giant further emphasized the importance of addressing the talent shortage, adding: “Advances in artificial intelligence are extremely promising, but a lack of skilled professionals threatens to limit their full potential.”
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The search giant also highlighted the lengthy process to obtain Indefinite Labor Certification (PERM) and the need to create a more effective system for attracting and retaining top talent. Google suggested that the government consider multiple sources of data, including public opinion, to ensure that the Annex A list remains up-to-date and limpid.
Karan Bhatia, head of government affairs and public policy at Google, highlighted the global shortage of artificial intelligence talent and the need for the United States to adjust its immigration policies accordingly. “It is widely acknowledged that there is a global shortage of AI talent, but the fact remains that the United States is one of the places where it is more arduous to bring in talent from abroad and therefore risks losing some of the most sought-after people in the field. world,” Bhatia told The Verge.
Fierce competition for AI talent The call for immigration reform comes amid fierce competition among tech companies to attract AI talent. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly sent personal emails to artificial intelligence researchers at Google’s DeepMind and offered jobs without interviews. Salaries for artificial intelligence specialists have skyrocketed, with some companies reportedly paying researchers as much as $10 million.
Earlier in a leaked email, Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed concern about losing key talent to rivals, especially Apple. Google has reportedly lost over a dozen AI employees to Apple. Tough U.S. immigration policies have exacerbated these concerns, making it harder for companies to attract and retain AI talent abroad.
President Joe Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence requires federal agencies to aid expand the nation’s artificial intelligence talent. However, Google’s letter shows that more needs to be done to ensure the U.S. remains competitive in the global race for artificial intelligence supremacy.
