The Washington region had the country's fifth-highest number of AI job openings this past January, by one estimate.
Why it matters: This comes as the DMV leans into establishing itself as a tech-forward hotspot.
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.