Research suggests jobs may be safer at companies that embrace AI

While artificial intelligence is often cited as a reason for mass layoffs, a recent study also finds that AI may be creating new jobs in many fast-growing companies.

The study tracked AI spending and the workforce records of nearly 22,000 U.S. companies between January 2021 and February 2026.

It found that firms that spent more on AI grew their workforce by an average of 10% over the two years after rolling out the technology. Companies that made the largest AI investment expanded entry-level job hiring by 12%.

The study showed a positive effect on employment from AI because it focused on firms adopting the technology, many of them fast-growing, venture-backed companies hiring AI-native junior employees. See more findings.