The AI Workforce Consortium announced the release of its second study, ICT in Motion: The Next Wave of AI Integration, revealing that AI roles now dominate tech market growth. The Consortium is led by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and includes Accenture, Cornerstone, Eightfold AI, Google, IBM, Indeed, Intel, Microsoft, and SAP.

The report analyzed job posting data from Cornerstone and Indeed between July 2024 and June 2025 across G7 countries. These include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The 2025 edition builds on last year’s report and examines 50 ICT and support roles. It offers insights into new AI-specific jobs, regional job creation, and skills workers need to remain competitive.

Key findings reported:
• 78% of tech job roles now include AI skills.
• 7 of the 10 fastest-growing ICT roles are AI-related, including AI/ML Engineer and NLP Engineer.
• Demand for AI governance skills rose 150% and AI ethics skills 125%.
• Specialized skills like AI security (+298%) and foundation model adaptation (+267%) are in high demand.
• Silicon Valley leads AI job growth with 156%, followed by London and Toronto.

Francine Katsoudas, Chief People, Policy & Purpose Officer at Cisco, said people remain at the center of AI transformation. She added that combining technical expertise with human skills like collaboration and leadership will shape the future.

The Consortium revealed its plan to upskill and reskill 95 million people worldwide over the next decade. New resources include an AI Workforce Playbook with real-world use cases, a database of 200+ curated courses, and an AI Skills Glossary to standardize skills across industries.

Accenture, Cornerstone, Eightfold AI, Google, IBM, Indeed, Intel, and SAP expressed support for the initiative. Leaders from these companies emphasized the need for responsible AI adoption, ethical practices, and developing a workforce ready for future challenges.

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