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According to findings from a recent AI job market survey of 550 corporate executives, the research paints a clear picture: Despite a cooling job market, companies aren’t just interested in AI talent—they’re actively competing for it, creating new roles, and paying a premium to secure it.

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The survey comes at a time when job seekers are confronting one of the tightest hiring markets in recent years. Yet while overall hiring has slowed, the data tells a different story for workers with AI expertise: companies are spending more, hiring more, and developing long-term strategies around AI skills.

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Dave Forde

Dave “The Connector” Forde is a 20-year veteran of the Canadian marketing, PR, and tech industries. He is the founder of The Connected One network, including industry news sites Canadian Ad Insider and PR In Canada, and serves as a strategic business advisor. Connect with him on LinkedIn and X.


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