IMF: hiring in AI-exposed jobs in Asia fell by about 10%
An IMF regional report says hiring in the occupations most exposed to AI in Asia has fallen by roughly 10%. The report adds that new skills are opening up new career pathways.
Who is affected and how
- employee
- The drop in demand in exposed occupations is real, so broadening AI skills can offer protection.
- job seeker
- Expect fewer postings for AI-exposed positions, and build skills aimed at the new roles.
Sources
- IMF data shows hiring trends across Asia fell 10% in AI-exposed roles | Education News - The Indian Expressindianexpress.com · Oct 20, 2026
- IMF data shows hiring trends across Asia fell 10% in AI-exposed rolesthe indian express · Oct 21, 2026
- AI Cuts Hiring Demand by Nearly 10% in Exposed Jobs, but New Skills Are Opening Career Pathwaysdevdiscourse · Oct 21, 2026
- IMF: AI shifts jobs, raises demand for new skillssunstar.com.ph · Oct 25, 2026
- AI Careers Weekly: What Six New Reports Say About Hiring - Open Data Science - Your News Source for AI, Machine Learning & moreopendatascience.com · Oct 19, 2026
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