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Mar 7, 2025 - Business
Here's how many AI jobs get posted in Chicago
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Chicago was one of the top 10 U.S. metro areas for overall artificial intelligence job postings in January, with about 650.
Why it matters: Amid lots of consternation about AI taking people's jobs, at least some people are finding new roles working with the emerging technology.
How it works: These estimates come from UMD-LinkUp AI Maps, a collaboration between the University of Maryland, job listings platform LinkUp and Outrigger Group, a consultancy and executive firm.
- The researchers involved are using AI to analyze job postings for roles requiring AI skills.
The bottom line: Chicago has a solid number of AI job offerings, if you're on the hunt.