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Riding the wave — Friday morning, 18 September
AI Data Center Jobs Surge Amid Shifting Salaries; Adecco Expands Global AI Rollout
This week saw significant shifts in AI-related employment, with specialized infrastructure roles growing while broader workforce concerns persist globally.
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Macro signals
- A 37-country survey by Pew Research Center on September 17, 2026, indicated global pessimism regarding AI's impact on jobs and economic inequality, with younger adults expressing more concern about job loss.
- ZipRecruiter data released on September 17, 2026, showed job postings for AI data centers increased by 118% since August 2025, though median salaries fell 7.8% to approximately $91,600.
- The Adecco Group expanded its AI rollout to 27,000 workers across more than 40 countries on September 16, 2026.
- Recruitment chatbot firm Jack & Jill secured $40 million in funding on September 17, 2026, following a $20 million seed round last year.
- SIA estimated on September 17, 2026, that data center spending is projected to double over the next two years.
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