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Companies are hiring for something AI can't do, a review of millions of job listings found
An analysis of 2.85 million job listings from June 2025 to June 2026 by Draup found that AI and automation are changing technical roles, increasing demand for skills like judgment, system design, and AI fluency, while routine tasks are at risk of automation. Entry-level tech workers face higher expectations as AI automates routine tasks, with companies seeking AI tool familiarity in job candidates.
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