AI Is Adding Jobs, Not Killing Them — But Here's What It's Really Doing to Hiring in 2026
ZipRecruiter's 2026 AI Employer Report surveyed 1,000+ U.S. employers and found that 35% expect AI to increase total headcount — not cut it. But it's also raising productivity bars, squeezing entry-level on-ramps, and exposing a training gap that most companies haven't closed.