This research explores the global AI workforce and policies that affect it, including immigration, education pipelines and talent recruitment and retention—with particular emphasis on the national security workforce. We explore the supply and demand of the AI workforce in the United States and China, the state of AI education in the United States and China, technical talent migration trends within the United States, strengthening DOD’s AI workforce and access to talent, and preparing all U.S. workers to compete and succeed in an AI-enabled world. We also look at the role of non-traditional educational pathways in growing the AI workforce and the status and immigration dynamics of top AI-research talent.

Formal Response

CSET’s Recommendations for an AI Action Plan

March 14, 2025

In response to the Office of Science and Technology Policy's request for input on an AI Action Plan, CSET provides key recommendations for advancing AI research, ensuring U.S. competitiveness, and maximizing benefits while mitigating risks. Our response highlights policies to strengthen the AI workforce, secure technology from illicit transfers, and...

Analysis

The State of AI-Related Apprenticeships

Luke Koslosky and Jacob Feldgoise

| February 2025

As artificial intelligence permeates the economy, the demand for AI talent with all levels of educational attainment will expand in kind. Apprenticeships are an effective education and training pathway for other industries, but are they suitable for AI-related roles? This report analyzes trends in AI-related apprenticeships across the United States...

Analysis

AI and the Future of Workforce Training

Matthias Oschinski, Ali Crawford, and Maggie Wu

| December 2024

The emergence of artificial intelligence as a general-purpose technology could profoundly transform work across industries, potentially affecting a variety of occupations. While previous technological shifts largely enhanced productivity and wages for white-collar workers but led to displacement pressures for blue-collar workers, AI may significantly disrupt both groups. This report examines...

Riding the AI Wave: What’s Happening in K-12 Education?

Ali Crawford and Cherry Wu

| April 2, 2024

Over the past year, artificial intelligence has quickly become a focal point in K-12 education. This blog post describes new and existing K-12 AI education efforts so that U.S. policymakers and other decision-makers may better understand what’s happening in practice.

Good News in the Progress Toward Top-Tier Research Status for HBCUs?

Jaret C. Riddick

| March 13, 2024

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is making changes to drastically simplify the criteria that determine its highly coveted R1 top-tier research classification. Last year, CSET Senior Fellow, Jaret Riddick, wrote about a new law from Congress, Section 223 of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, intended to...

NobleReach Foundation and CSET Collaborate on Mapping Emerging Technology Talent Pipelines

January 30, 2024

CSET's Workforce team is partnering with the NobleReach Foundation to deliver new research on talent trends in the U.S., including the talent development pipelines for AI, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies.

Matthias Oschinski

Senior Fellow

Ali Crawford

Research Analyst

Jack Corrigan

Senior Research Analyst

Jack Karsten

Research Fellow

Jacob Feldgoise

Data Research Analyst

Luke Koslosky

Research Analyst

Sonali Subbu Rathinam

Data Research Analyst

In his article featured in the Council of Foreign Relations, Matthias Oschinski shared his expert analysis on the importance of strengthening the United States' STEM talent pipeline.

“AI Chips: What They Are and Why They Matter,“ a report by CSET, was referenced in a Business Insider article. The article explores the urgent need in the US for more workers skilled in building AI chips. It highlights a significant decline in the American semiconductor workforce over the past two decades.

In an article published by The Messenger, Luke Koslosky provided his expert insights in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) education and job opportunities.

A CSET data snapshot was cited by CNBC in an article that focuses on the increasing prevalence of AI-specific degree programs, driven by the high demand for AI skills in the job market.

In a Marketplace radio segment, CSET's Zach Arnold shared his insights on the creation of an AI Visa specifically designed for AI talent.

The Washington Post cited a CSET report that delves into the issue of talent retention in artificial intelligence and its effects on the United States' competitiveness. The report was referenced in an article discussing how countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada are successfully attracting highly skilled immigrants, including international students educated in the United States.