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AI drives tech layoffs but boosts US salaries by $18,000 in non-tech fields, study reveals

A new report by labour market firm Lightcast reveals that while AI is causing mass layoffs in the US tech industry—affecting up to 80,000 jobs—it is simultaneously boosting salaries by nearly $18,000 per year in non-tech sectors. The study shows a 28% average salary premium for roles requiring AI skills, with demand growing rapidly in fields like marketing, education, and HR. Generative AI job postings outside IT have surged 800% since 2022.