Artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly poised to bring about a significant shift in society. However, the extent to which AI will replace human workers remains a subject of debate. To gain a better understanding of how AI will impact the labor market for technology professionals, the recently established AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium has released its inaugural report titled "The Transformational Opportunity of AI on ICT Jobs. " The report reveals that advancements in AI are expected to heavily transform 92% of IT jobs, to varying degrees. The study highlights that the most significant changes will occur in mid-level (40%) and entry-level (37%) technology positions, as certain skills and competencies become more or less relevant. The report identifies AI ethics, responsible AI, rapid engineering, AI literacy, and large language model (LLM) architecture as skills that will gain increased importance in this new era. Conversely, traditional tasks such as data management, content creation, documentation maintenance, basic programming and languages, and research information will become less relevant. To address these shifts, the report emphasizes the importance of critical skills across all IT roles, including AI literacy, data analytics, and rapid engineering.

The consortium aims to empower workers with reskilling and upskilling opportunities. This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights into the impact of AI on technology jobs. The AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium, comprising leading industry players such as Cisco, Accenture, Eightfold, Google, IBM, Indeed, Intel, Microsoft, and SAP, collaborated with organizations like the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), Chain5, Communications Workers of America (CWA), DigitalEurope, the European Vocational Training Association (EVTA), Khan Academy, and SMEunited to develop the report. The consortium examined the influence of AI on 47 ICT roles across seven job categories, including business and management, cybersecurity, data science, design and user experience, infrastructure and operations, software development, and testing and quality assurance. Francine Katsoudas, Director of People, Policy, and Purpose at Cisco, the leading company in the consortium, stated, "AI presents an unprecedented opportunity for technology to benefit humanity in every aspect, and we must be deliberate in ensuring that people are not left behind. " The consortium's commitment to training Katsoudas further explained that "all member companies in the consortium have collectively undertaken the responsibility of training and upskilling 95 million individuals over the next decade. By investing in a long-term roadmap for an inclusive workforce, we can enable everyone to participate and thrive in the AI era. " In specific terms, the consortium's members have made the following training commitments: