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Generative AI is already impacting tech hiring

Two new reports reveal that AI skills are in high demand – but the human touch is needed more than ever.
October 12, 2023

Two new reports reveal that AI skills are in high demand – but the human touch is needed more than ever.

The rise of generative AI has created a great deal of anxiety for software engineers and hiring managers as they consider the implications these tools will have on their careers. AI is already shifting both what skills are in demand and how developers are expected to do their jobs. The rapid rise of generative AI also coincides with a period of sustained layoffs across the industry, exacerbating any uncertainty in the hiring market. 

Published this month, two new reports from recruitment specialists highlight the changing demand for AI skills, sentiment around tools that can help boost productivity, and the reasons why good leadership is more important than ever as the technology foundations shift under our feet.

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