Most industries already recognize that artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to create significant economic value – but government support and regulation can also bring the benefits of AI to citizens all over the world. I recently interviewed Trung Ghi and Abhishek Srivastava, who co-authored an article called "The global AI arms race - How nations can avoid being left behind" about the global landscape for AI, and which countries are leading and lagging in the AI arms race. They also shared important insight for decision-makers and world leaders who want to gain a competitive edge in this critical race for AI growth. The ultimate goal for every nation should be growing a resilient economy, not just dominating within a specific region or attracting large corporations. "Artificial intelligence promises to have the same disruptive effect on today's global economy as electricity in the 19th century...In the late 19th century, as electricity was being popularized, it became apparent that it required a new framework, as it was different to virtually every other commodity. Whoever mastered the engineering and economics of electricity would indelibly change the course of history….progress The benefits of electrification did not accumulate for early adopters, but for those who had identified how electrification could transform their societies within its existing context."

Artificial intelligence carries the promise of making industry more efficient and our lives easier. With that promise, however, also comes the fear of job replacement, hollowing out of the middle class, increased income inequality, and overall dissatisfaction. According to the quarterlyCNBC/SurveyMonkey Workplace Happinesssurvey from October last year,37% of workers between the ages of 18 and 24 are worried about AI eliminating their jobs. But arecent studyfrom two researchers affiliated with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) challenged this public perception about AI's impact on social welfare. The study found a relationship between AI-related jobs and increases in economic growth, which in return improved the well-being of the society.

A recent report by the leading job portal, Indeed, revealed that the job searches in artificial intelligence have risen 106% from June 2019 to June 2020. It also suggested that since the onset of COVID-19, AI-related jobs have seen a 20% increase in the last 6 months alone starting from March 2020. The report also suggested that job openings for AI-related jobs have seen a 28% increase from August 2019 to August 2020, while job searches have seen a 91% spike. AI-related job postings have seen a steady increase in the last two years with a 48% increase between June 2018 and June 2019, and 51% between June 2019 and June 2020. Post-COVID world has witnessed an increased adoption of AI-led technologies to ensure business continuity in the changing times.

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.

Data from 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 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. 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.

ZipRecruiter, the Santa Monica based employment marketplace named One of the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2019 by Fast Company just released their much-anticipated Future of Work Report 2020. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) jobs gold rush is spreading to more states. This is good news for the future of work. Jobs that require AI, machine learning, robotics, and engineering skills will continue to dominate as AI-enabled systems replace manual labor. In this article, I will walk you through some of the highlights.

Artificial intelligence job postings on Indeed rose 29.1% over last year, according to a blog post by job board Indeed. However, that was lower than the previous two years. AI job postings on the website rose 57.9% from May 2017 to May 2018, and had risen 136.3% between May 2016 and May 2017. It also found that searches for AI jobs fell 14.5% from May 2018 to May 2019. In comparison, searches increased 32% between May 2017 and May 2018.

Usually I talk about AI and how it's already changing recruiting. Or I did about five minutes ago. But let's talk about something else: AI jobs themselves are going to change recruiting as well -- by putting increasing pressure on recruiters to fill the soaring number of AI-related positions. The World Economic Forum estimates that by 2022 we're going to create 133 million jobs in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Spending on AI is projected to surge -- from $12 million in 2017 to $57.6 billion by 2021. And a recent survey found that 61% of organizations most frequently picked Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence as their company's most significant data initiative for next year.

Dozens of employers looking to hire the next generation of tech employees descended on the University of California, Berkeley in September to meet students at an electrical engineering and computer science career fair. Boris Yue, 20, was one of thousands of student attendees, threading his way among fellow job-seekers to meet recruiters. But Yue wasn't worried about so much potential competition. While the job outlook for those with computer skills is generally good, Yue is in an even more rarified category: he is studying artificial intelligence, working on technology that teaches machines to learn and think in ways that mimic human cognition. His choice of specialty makes it unlikely he will have difficulty finding work.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Dozens of employers looking to hire the next generation of tech employees descended on the University of California, Berkeley in September to meet students at an electrical engineering and computer science career fair. Boris Yue, 20, was one of thousands of student attendees, threading his way among fellow job-seekers to meet recruiters. But Yue wasn't worried about so much potential competition. While the job outlook for those with computer skills is generally good, Yue is in an even more rarified category: he is studying artificial intelligence, working on technology that teaches machines to learn and think in ways that mimic human cognition. His choice of specialty makes it unlikely he will have difficulty finding work.