According to Yann LeCun, leading AI expert and Chief AI Scientist at Meta, countries aiming to jump-start a vibrant tech industry should focus on creating appealing environments for AI scientists by offering strong research funding, open immigration policies, and supportive innovation ecosystems (source: Yann LeCun, Twitter, June 1, 2025; LinkedIn). LeCun highlights that simplified visa processes, generous grants for foundational AI research, and proactive public-private partnerships are proven strategies for attracting top global talent. Nations that implement these measures can accelerate the development of AI startups, foster academic-industry collaboration, and quickly scale up AI-driven economic growth and competitiveness (source: public Google Doc shared by LeCun). This approach is already producing results in countries like Canada and Singapore, where supportive policies have led to the rapid establishment of AI research hubs and thriving innovation clusters.