The AI talent war: tech giants court researchers years ahead of graduation
Doctoral researcher Hu Qi still has about two years left in his programme at the University of Hong Kong, but headhunters are already reaching out to pitch specific jobs and ask when he will graduate. Hu, who specialises in artificial intelligence agent security, is currently interning at a Chinese tech giant where his team leaders regularly ask about his post-graduation plans, urging him to sign on full-time the moment he finishes his degree. His experience reflects a growing sense of urgency..
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Published: 3 August 2026
Source: SCMP Tech (HK/CN)
Category: News
Topics: Jobs & economy · Agents & autonomy
Retrieved: 4 August 2026
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