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“Microsoft president warns Trump’s H-1B crackdown could push top AI talent abroad”
“Brad Smith defended Microsoft’s immigration practices, citing lengthy green card backlogs, consistent employee compensation and the company’s recruitment of American workers”
Microsoft warns H-1B crackdown could push AI talent abroad
Key points
- Brad Smith warned US limits on H-1B visas may push top AI talent overseas.
- He spoke at the International AI Summit in Dublin, Ireland, about immigration policy.
- Vance announced Microsoft and six other firms barred from green cards amid visa fraud probe.
- Smith said most green card applications were for long-time employees due to backlogs.
- He highlighted immigrants' role in US tech and noted five of six Trump technology medals recipients were immigrants.
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