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AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient

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Contrary to widespread fears that artificial intelligence would devastate the engineering job market, new data from SignalFire reveals something unexpected: engineers are actually becoming a larger share of total new hires. The finding challenges the prevailing narrative about AI-driven layoffs and suggests demand for engineering talent remains robust.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/24/ai-was-supposed-to-kill...

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