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At least 22 professors from top US universities have left or taken leave to join AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind in 2026, highlighting a shift of research talent from academia to industry.
A study highlights how top AI researchers are leaving universities for industry due to huge paychecks (top 1% earning ~$2M/year), resulting in fewer public papers and a 530% increase in private patent filings.
An experienced chip designer shares insights on the differences between academic and industry chip design, covering goals, risk tolerance, and methodologies, while noting the growing demand for ASIC designers.