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AI Skills Dominate Tech Job Market with 73% Inclusion

A new report reveals that AI skills are now featured in 73% of tech job postings, reflecting a major shift in hiring priorities across industries.

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THE NBW BRIEF

  • 73% of tech job postings now require at least one AI skill, a significant rise from 15% in January 2024.
  • AI-related job postings surged 173% year over year in Q1 2026, while software development roles declined by 22%.
  • Tech hiring is booming in finance and banking, with a 47% increase in job postings compared to a 23% rise across all tech sectors.

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