The number of job titles that involve AI, even outside the tech world, is surging - NBC News

According to data from the job search platform Indeed, job titles that include 'AI' have tripled between 2022 and 2026. The analysis found that such titles now appear in approximately 1 in 12 job postings across various industries, including sectors outside of technology.

The rise in AI job titles spans a range of roles, from technical positions like 'machine learning engineer' to more general titles such as 'AI product manager' or 'AI strategy lead.' Indeed's researchers note that this trend is not limited to tech firms; it is also visible in healthcare, finance, and retail sectors. The report suggests that employers are increasingly embedding AI keywords into job titles to attract talent with AI skills or to signal their adoption of the technology.

The implications of this trend are subject to debate. While some economists see it as a positive sign of AI integration into the broader economy, others caution that it may represent rebranding of existing positions rather than creation of new ones. The data does not distinguish between substantive AI roles and those where the technology plays a minor part. Nonetheless, the tripling of AI titles underscores the growing importance of AI in the labor market.