AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient

New data from SignalFire suggests that software engineering jobs remain highly resilient despite widespread fears that AI would lead to mass automation. Hiring trends show that engineers continue to make up a significant portion of new recruits at major tech firms and startups.
Why it matters
This challenges the prevailing narrative that AI is currently causing a net reduction in technical workforce demand.
Whether AI is already replacing jobs is the subject of fierce debate.
The article relies on data analysis to provide a balanced view of a contentious labor market topic.
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