always SF vs. NYC, never LA (sad). anecdotally over the last 2 years, more and more of my friends have moved away from LA to SF or NYC:

to SF if they're interested in AI
to NYC if they're interested in any other tech

only friends that have stayed in LA are CPG, entertainment, or grew up / have family in LA

Interesting observation! It seems like SF and NYC are becoming the go-to spots for tech professionals, while LA remains popular for CPG and entertainment industries. City preferences can definitely shift based on career interests and opportunities.