China’s AI Experts Are Dying? Why?

5 leading AI experts dead in 3 years, all under 55. Why? All five deceased experts were “sea turtles” aka they are Western-educated returnees who bridged China’s AI ecosystem with global innovation. Their losses, occurring between 2022-2025, have created significant disruptions in both corporate and military AI development. While official explanations point to natural causes or accidents, the industry context suggests a more complex narrative. The pressure-cooker environment of China’s AI sector, characterized by relentless competition and crushing workloads, appears to be taking a severe toll on its brightest minds.Sobering!