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CEOs Predict AI Will Create Jobs by 2026

12/16/2025

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A Teneo survey finds CEOs are optimistic AI will drive job growth in 2026, with 67% expecting more entry-level positions and 58% forecasting growth in senior leadership.
Executives say AI will reshape rather than eliminate jobs, despite fears of layoffs.
Sixty-eight percent plan to boost AI spending.
Only 16% expect quick returns on investment.

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Historical Context

In 1999, the dot-com boom transformed the job market, adding over 1.5 million tech jobs in the U.S. as companies like Amazon and Google emerged. Today, a Teneo survey shows 67% of CEOs believe AI will similarly create entry-level jobs, reflecting a historical trend where technological advancements reshape employment rather than eliminate it, suggesting a shift in workforce dynamics and investment strategies.

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Story summary

A Teneo survey finds CEOs are optimistic AI will drive job growth in 2026, with 67% expecting more entry-level positions and 58% forecasting growth in senior leadership.
Executives say AI will reshape rather than eliminate jobs, despite fears of layoffs.
Sixty-eight percent plan to boost AI spending.
Only 16% expect quick returns on investment.

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