The new jobs being created by AI
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🗞️ Driving the news: Artificial intelligence is creating a new wave of specialized jobs, even as fears grow that the technology could displace workers across many industries
🔭 The context: According to an analysis by LinkedIn, AI-related roles generated around 640,000 jobs in the United States between 2023 and 2025
• These include emerging white-collar positions such as AI engineer, head of AI, and specialists focused on training, managing, and integrating AI systems within organizations
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The rapid expansion of AI is reshaping labor markets and skill demands
• While automation may replace certain tasks, it is also creating entirely new professional categories, from technical engineering roles to positions focused on human-AI collaboration, oversight, and training
⏭️ What’s next: As companies continue investing heavily in AI tools and infrastructure, including large-scale data centers, the demand for workers with AI-related skills is expected to grow further
• Businesses are increasingly seeking professionals who can deploy, supervise and optimize AI systems.
💬 One quote: “I feel lucky to land in a growing field,” - Zach Kinzler, head of human AI solutions at a startup
📈 One stat: AI-related roles generated 640,000 jobs in the U.S. between 2023 and 2025
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