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Tech Job Seekers Nearly Triple Since ChatGPT Launch, Software Workers Most Affected

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First reported by Calcalist · 23 minutes ago

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Since the launch of ChatGPT, Israel has seen a near tripling of high-tech job seekers, reaching 16,300 in May 2023, with software professionals most affected. The high-tech workforce growth has slowed but not collapsed, and efforts are underway to integrate these workers into other sectors.

01High-tech job seekers in Israel nearly tripled from 4% to 11% of total unemployed since ChatGPT's launch.
02In May 2023, 16,300 high-tech workers sought jobs, a historic peak for the sector.
03Software professionals represent half of high-tech job seekers, facing the highest AI exposure.
04High-tech employment nearly doubled from 2012 to 2023 but growth is slowing, not collapsing.
05Since 2019, software job seekers increased by 109%, outpacing other sectors.
06Employment Service aims to place high-tech workers in non-tech industries to benefit the economy.

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