Andrew Ng: US Anti-Immigrant Stance a 'Huge Unforced Error' for AI Leadership

• AI pioneer Andrew Ng criticizes the US for becoming less immigrant-friendly, calling it a "huge unforced error" at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
• Ng emphasizes the value of skilled immigrants, including those from India, who contribute significantly to the US economy and innovation.
• He highlights the human cost, noting friends who have lived in the US for years, with US-born children, still face green card delays, causing family turmoil.
• The US has tightened its visa regime since 2024, including replacing the H-1B lottery with a wage-weighted selection system.
• This policy shift disproportionately affects Indian professionals, who account for 70-75% of H-1B visas, potentially undermining US leadership in the global AI race.

Why It Matters: Andrew Ng warns that the US's less immigrant-friendly policies are a critical mistake, especially for its AI future.