Need a new job? These AI roles are the fastest growing in the US, says LinkedIn

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• AI's a hot trend among the 25 fastest-growing jobs in the US.
• Top jobs include AI engineer, AI consultant, and AI/ML researcher.
• LinkedIn also revealed the best industries and cities for these jobs.

With generative AI being all the buzz these days, it's no surprise that employers are looking for professionals with the right AI skills. That can mean people in sales, marketing, and other business areas who need to work with AI data. It can also mean developers, engineers, and others who design and set up the needed AI tools and systems.

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