WEF: 170 million new roles projected globally by 2030
Abstract: New AI-adjacent skills already carry wage premiums in 1 of every 10 job postings in advanced economies.

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About 1 in 10 job vacancies in advanced economies now demand a new AI or IT-related skill, and those roles pay more.
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- GovernmentWEF Future of Jobs 20252025-01-07
- GovernmentIMF staff discussion note, 20262026-02-01
- Peer-reviewedStaff Discussion Notes2017-03-01
- Peer-reviewedResearch Policy2023-10-17
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