AI Workforce Consortium found that 78% of ICT roles include AI technical skills, but human skills gain a priority for responsible technology adoption

The global industry leaders consortium promises to scare and reskill 95 million individuals worldwide over the next decade.

• The 2025 report examines the role of 50 information and communications technologies (ICTs) across the G7 countries. We find that seven of the 10 fastest growing ICT roles are AI-related.

• Generate AI, LLMS, rapid engineering, AI ethics, and key skills gaps in security. On the other hand, human skills such as communication and leadership for responsible use of technology will be prioritized.

• The consortium also publishes learning recommendations, workforce playbooks and AI skills glossary, allowing workers and organizations to excel in an AI-driven world.

The AI ​​Workforce Consortium has released its second survey, “ICT in Motion: The Next Wave of AI Integration.” This found that the role of AI dominates the growth of the technology market. The Cisco-led consortium is a private sector collaboration that includes industry leader accents, Cornerstone, Eightfold AI, Google, IBM, Intel, Intel, Microsoft and SAP.

Based on the extensive recruitment data from Cornerstone, July 2024 In June 2025 The entire G7 countries including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, England and USthis latest edition arrives at a pivotal moment as AI continues to reconstruct economic, social and global governance. Based on the initial report last year, the 2025 analysis examines the roles of 50 ICTs and professional support, providing new insights into new AI-specific employment, local job creation, and the skills needed to stay competitive.

Important findings from the 2025 report

• AI skills are now popular among high-tech jobs:78% of the roles analyzed include AI skills, highlighting changes in role requirements across the G7.
• The role of AI controls the growth of the technology job market: Seven of the 10 fastest growing ICT roles, including AI/ML engineers, AI risk and governance specialists, and NLP engineers, are AI-related.
• AI ethics and governance skills remain important: The demand for AI governance skills is +150% and AI Ethics +125%, reflecting the need for expertise at the intersection of technology, legal and ethics.
• The deficit of key technical skills and the increasing importance of human skills: Skill deficits have reached critical levels in areas such as Generation AI, Large-scale Language Models (LLMS), Rapid Engineering, AI Ethics, and AI Security, but human skills such as communication, collaboration, and leadership are increasingly prioritized for the adoption of responsible technology.
• A rapid increase in special AI skills: The AI ​​landscape moves rapidly from chatbot to agents, driving the demand for professional skills, including AI security +298%, Foundation model adaptation +267%, responsible AI +256%, multi-agent system +245%.
• Accelerated growth in AI employment driven by high-tech hubs: Silicon Valley continues to lead with an AI job increase of 156% London and Torontohighlights its status as a global AI Powerhouses Manchester, Lyon and Vancouver It is an emerging hub that achieves AI employment growth of over 70%.

“When AI changes our world and work, people remain at the heart,” he said. Francine CatoudasChief People, Policy and Purpose Officers, Cisco. “This year's report reveals that AI skills will open exciting new doors, but it is a combination of technical expertise and human strengths such as collaboration and leadership, which truly shapes a brighter future. We are committed to building a workforce ready for this new growth and providing opportunities to learn, contribute and benefit everywhere.”

Resources to empower employees and organizations
Collectively, members of the consortium have worked to raise and reskill 95 million individuals worldwide over the next decade. In support of this goal, the consortium is introducing new resources to empower workers and organizations that are available in interactive AI chatbots, including:

• AI Workforce Playbook: A guide to align workforce development with business and AI goals. It features real-world use cases and data-driven insights to address skills gaps for the adoption of safe and responsible AI.
• Updated learning recommendations: A database of over 200 curation courses with job-specific guidance on emerging technology and AI skills to help individuals and organizations adapt to technological change.
• AI Skill Glossary: A comprehensive resource aimed at standardizing AI skills across education, industry and policy, reflecting the latest platforms and tools that will shape AI in 2025.

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Support from AI Workforce Consortium Members

Accenture
“AI is rapidly reshaping how both government and industry deliver value,” he said. Ryan OaksAccenture, Practice Chair of the Global Health and Public Services Industry. “To maintain the pace, we need a fluent workforce in advanced technology and be based on human skills to build public trust. This report calls for the embedding of ethical and safe AI practices to promote public workforce development, to work with private sector partners to invest in upskills to expand digital and AI data literacy, to embed ethical and safe AI practices to promote public workforce development, to create an ecosystem of public workforce development to promote public workforce development, to promote the possibilities of our people and economic growth that benefits everyone.”

cornerstone
“How do you prepare people for the rapid change that AI promises?” he said Himanshu PalsuleCEO, Cornerstone. “From this year's report, along with past analysis, we know that skills and job requirements around AI have increased exponentially, and demand for technical roles continues to increase.

8x ai
“The 2025 ICT Report highlights how quickly organizations are hiring and increasing talent to support AI initiatives,” he said. Ashtosh Gargco-founder and CEO, Eightfold AI. “However, it is important that organizations have C-level support and human-centered designs in AI initiatives, otherwise these initiatives often fail with lower adoption rates and at important ethical and governance risks that are difficult to restore the organization.

Google
“The data is clear. AI skills are essential for today's work,” he said. Lisa Gebelfounder, Grow with Google. “Google is committed to helping people access the most advanced technologies and needs the training they need to have the opportunity for everyone to thrive in the age of AI.”

IBM
“AI skills have become an essential option in all industries and become a new currency for innovation,” he said. Justina Nixon-SaintilVP and Chief Impact Officer, IBM. “The organizations investing now define the future. IBM is committed to having today's workforce with the AI ​​skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy. Through IBM Skills Build, we support students and educators with the tools, training and qualifications to succeed in this fast-evolving landscape.

surely
“AI is changing the DNA of jobs, which is redefine the job market as we know it,” he said. Svenja GudellChief Economist, certainly. “In fact, our mission is to help people get jobs. That means making them accessible to the skills and opportunities that this new era demands. By working with the AI ​​Workforce Consortium, we can ensure that innovation and opportunities are closely linked, allowing more people to succeed in the future of their work.”

Intel
“AI awareness and adoption continues to accelerate worldwide, creating new opportunities to increase productivity, optimize workflows and drive innovation,” he said. Greg ErnstIntel, Corporate Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. “A vibrant ecosystem of AI education and workforce development is essential to fully embrace these opportunities. Intel is working on this mission in partnership with the AI ​​Workforce Consortium, expanding its digital preparation and skill set to prepare the workforce to responsibly utilize AI.”

Sap
“It's essential to provide AI based on the highest security and ethical standards in a way that streamlines compliance across the organization.” Andre BettledoPresident of SAP Industries & Experiences. “SAP is working with the AI ​​Workforce Consortium to help the workforce today and tomorrow acquire the skills needed to thrive in this era of rapid innovation.”