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US job growth to slow, but AI drives demand in utilities and tech

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The U.S. labor market is projected to see slower overall job growth in the next decade, with only 3.5% expansion from 2025 to 2035. However, the utility sector is expected to lead hiring with a 9.8% growth rate, driven by the demand for electricity to power AI data centers. The healthcare and social assistance industry will add the most jobs, accounting for 37% of all new positions, while the professional, scientific, and technical services sector, including data scientists, will also see significant growth despite AI's potential impact on other sectors like administrative support and sales. AI

IMPACT AI is projected to drive significant job growth in the utility and tech sectors, while potentially displacing roles in administrative support and sales.

RANK_REASON Report from Bureau of Labor Statistics on future job market trends, with specific mention of AI's impact. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US job growth to slow, but AI drives demand in utilities and tech

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    These industries will lead hiring in the next decade, with just one sector accounting for more than a third of all new jobs

    The healthcare and social assistance industry, which will expand employment by 2.2 million over the next decade.

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