It's strategic. China has amazing AI talent being developed. US is still generally a more desirable place to live. If that talent comes here, we'll maintain world leadership. If that talent stays in China, US competitiveness can completely implode.
But yes, junior talent has relatively little value in a winner-takes-all field, while top talent, disproportionately large value.
But yes, junior talent has relatively little value in a winner-takes-all field, while top talent, disproportionately large value.