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title: "AI Drives Surge in Technical Hiring, But Early Career Hiring Hit Hard, According to New DataCamp Report"
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description: "A DataCamp report analyzing two million job listings from 2024 to 2026 reveals a surge in AI and technical hiring, reversing previous downturns. However, early career positions have been significantly impacted. The study, based on global labor data from Lightcast across 165 countries, highlights strong growth in the AI sector despite challenges for entry-level roles."
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# AI Drives Surge in Technical Hiring, But Early Career Hiring Hit Hard, According to New DataCamp Report

A recent report released by DataCamp, a prominent platform for AI and data training, revealed insights into the current landscape of AI careers in 2026. The report utilized data collected from Lightcast, a global labor intelligence source that surveys 165 countries. Examining a vast dataset of two million distinct job listings from 85 different regions globally, spanning from January 2024 to April 2026, the report indicated a substantial growth in the AI and data job sector. This growth came after a minor downturn in the previous year, showcasing a positive trend in the industry.

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