Job searches in Artificial Intelligence rise 106% in one year : Report

Data from job site Indeed has revealed job searches in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has risen 106% in the past year (June 2019 to June 2020). Job searches around AI-related jobs have seen a 20% increase in the last 6 months alone (March 2020 to July 2020), in line with the onset of COVID-19. In the wake of the global pandemic, industries across the board are witnessing an accelerated adoption of AI-led technologies in order to ensure business continuity during the changed circumstances. This is because an increasing number of functions are being automated, creating a need for more skilled tech talent. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has boosted not only the creation of jobs in the space but also the interest in AI-related jobs, as job searches have seen a consecutive increase in the last five years.