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AI Hiring Demand Is Surging Even as Tech Layoffs Continue, New Report Shows
HR Dive·Thursday, 18 June 2026
Despite ongoing layoffs in the tech sector, demand for workers with AI skills is rising sharply across multiple industries, according to an iCIMS report. The overall talent pool has not kept up with this demand. Companies across sectors are scaling their AI capabilities and competing for a limited supply of qualified candidates.
Why It Matters
If you're building AI skills right now, this report says the job market is actively looking for you — even as headlines about tech layoffs dominate the news.
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