AI talent is leaving Massachusetts. The state is hustling to catch up.

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Massachusetts is working to catch up with San Francisco in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The state has created an AI task force and proposed $100 million in funding to create an "Applied AI Hub". Efforts are being made to attract and retain AI talent, including organizing an AI-focused career fair and a volunteer-organized effort called the AI Blueprint for Massachusetts. Many AI software developers are being heavily recruited by Bay Area companies, leading to concerns about the exodus of talent from Boston. San Francisco and New York are seen as more dynamic cities with better networking opportunities and access to risk-taking investors. However, there are positive signs locally, such as faculty building companies in Boston and an increase in sabbaticals from faculty. Venture capitalist John Werner acknowledges the need for more innovations and developments to make Boston a leader in AI, but believes it is possible.

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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/business/ai-talent-leaving-massachusetts/