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TECHNOLOGY · JUL 16, 2026
China Expands AI Talent Pool Across 600 Universities
China has expanded its artificial intelligence talent pool with over 600 universities now offering AI-related majors to support growing research needs.
The Government of China is aggressively expanding its artificial intelligence talent pool by integrating AI-related majors into the curricula of more than 600 universities. This academic expansion is designed to sustain the country's rapid growth in the technology sector.
Over the last decade, China's AI research workforce has increased at an average annual rate of 28.7%. The initiative to scale university programs ensures a steady pipeline of skilled professionals to support the national strategy for AI development and research.
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