Artificial intelligence skills are no longer optional for the hundreds of thousands of young Britons seeking their first job, according to data from recruitment platforms that show how the technology is deciding who gets a foothold in the toughest labor market in decades. Entry-level postings mentioning AI have almost tripled since the start of last year, figures provided by job-search website Adzuna show. The surge largely reflects employers adding AI skill requirements to established roles such as sales representatives, software engineers or assistants.
Separate data from Indeed shows one in six vacancies for entry-level roles in banking, legal, software development and other highly exposed occupations now mentions AI, double a year ago. Research for the British Chambers of Commerce meanwhile warned of the “very real threat” of a two-tier labor market emerging.
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