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In the A.I. Race, Chinese Talent Still Drives American Research

The New York Times

November 19, 2025

CSET’s Helen Toner shared her expert analysis in an article published by The New York Times. The article discusses how Chinese-born researchers continue to play a critical role in advancing U.S. artificial intelligence, even amid heightened political tensions and growing immigration barriers.

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