Signal Demand for AI fluency in US job postings grew sevenfold in two years

Summary

McKinsey Global Institute research traces how quickly employers have started asking for AI skills. AI fluency, defined as the ability to use and manage AI tools, has seen demand grow sevenfold in two years. That is faster growth than for any other skill appearing in US job postings. The report treats this as evidence that organizations will need people to work differently in order to capture AI's value. It also points to rising demand for measurable technical ability to build and maintain AI systems, while all employees will need softer technical skills as adoption spreads.