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A survey by McKinsey examines the impact of AI on the workforce.
The adoption of AI is causing both workforce increases and decreases.
Data scientists and data engineers are in high demand due to the rise of AI.
The excitement and obsession around generative AI is impacting organizations in several ways, not the least of which is in the workforce. As with any new technology, AI has caused many professionals to fear that they may be replaced by a bot. At the same time, the need to succeed with AI is leading companies to hire more engineers and other professionals who can work with the technology.
"The State of AI in 2025: Agents, Innovation, and Transformation," a new report from management consulting firm McKinsey, examines how organizations have adopted and plan to adopt AI, and how this is impacting their hiring and firing practices. Based on an online survey conducted in June and July 2025, the report includes feedback from 1,993 individuals across 105 countries, representing a range of company sizes and industries.
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