Group 1 - Major internet companies in China, including Alibaba, ByteDance, Tencent, Meituan, and Xiaomi, have launched recruitment campaigns for AI talent for the 2026 academic year, indicating a fierce competition for AI professionals [1][2] - ByteDance's recruitment strategy includes various talent programs such as the Top Seed plan, which focuses on attracting AI researchers through high salaries and substantial resources [1][2][9] - The demand for AI talent is reflected in the significant increase in job offers, with ByteDance opening over 5,000 positions, of which more than 1,200 are directly related to AI [12][15] Group 2 - ByteDance has been increasing its investment in AI, with projections indicating it will lead in AI capital investment among major companies from 2024 onwards [3][8] - The competition for AI talent has led to "sky-high" salaries, with ByteDance reportedly offering annual salaries exceeding 3 million yuan for top talent [9][11] - The recruitment landscape is evolving, with AI positions becoming a distinct category in job platforms, reflecting a growing interest from job seekers in AI-related roles [16][18] Group 3 - The recruitment efforts are seen as a strategic bet on the future, with companies vying for talent that could drive technological breakthroughs [19]