Indeed chief economist says the sectors most exposed to AI are seeing a big growth in job demand
Indeed's chief economist highlights that sectors most exposed to AI are experiencing significant growth in job demand. While traditional roles may face challenges, AI-fluent positions are thriving, with a notable increase in job postings. The labor market is diverging, creating opportunities for those skilled in AI while also raising concerns about job security in other fields.
- ▪Software development job postings on Indeed increased 14% year-over-year in April 2026.
- ▪More than 47% of software development postings now mention AI, indicating growth in AI-related roles.
- ▪The U.S. unemployment rate is currently at 4.3%, with job postings barely above pre-pandemic levels.
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Leaders and researchers have predicted that a whole slew of industries will be radically upended by AI, from financial services to computer programming. But just because these human jobs will be changed, doesn’t mean they’ll be wiped from company headcounts. In fact, Indeed’s chief economist, Svenja Gudell, believes those who are most exposed could stand to benefit from tech disruption.Recommended Video “The sectors that are most exposed to AI right now are seeing the most growth in terms of demand for those jobs,” Gudell recently said onstage at Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit. The executive at the hiring platform uses software developers as an example.
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