India, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. government's decision to raise the H-1B visa application fee to $100,000 has created waves in the global tech industry. While it seems like a immigration policy aimed at protecting American jobs, it actually represents a major shift that will change where and how AI talent shapes the future.

AI is already changing the technology landscape. As automation increasingly takes over traditional coding and software development tasks, the need for specialized AI engineers, researchers, and data scientists has skyrocketed. Their average salaries are much higher than those of general engineers. For large companies with deep pockets, a one-time visa fee is more of a minor inconvenience than a significant hurdle. For star...