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AI Adoption Moderates Entry-Level Hiring, Boosts Demand for Hybrid Skills: Report

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News18•15-02-2026, 11:15

AI Adoption Moderates Entry-Level Hiring, Boosts Demand for Hybrid Skills: Report

•AI adoption is leading to a moderation in entry-level hiring, according to a report by ICRIER supported by OpenAI.
•The study, 'AI and Jobs: This Time Is No Different', surveyed 650 IT firms across 10 Indian cities.
•63% of firms report increased demand for candidates with domain expertise and AI/data skills, highlighting a premium on hybrid skill sets.
•Roles like software developers and database administrators, often seen as AI-exposed, are experiencing strong growth, suggesting AI enhances rather than substitutes these roles.
•Productivity gains significantly outnumber declines across AI-affected business divisions, with nearly one-third reporting increased output and reduced costs.

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