Top 10 cities at highest risk of AI takeover

Recent research ranks Singapore first on the list, with its highly concentrated population of companies and skilled labour force making it a hotspot for AI adoption.

The year has seen a shortage in global skills, which poses as a challenge for industries as they struggle to fill critical roles in their organisations. Additionally, the rise of AI has caused a significant shift in how the industries function and job markets are reshaping to adapt to these changes. As the issue of skill gap persists, cities that are likely to be impacted the most from AI-driven transformation have been identified.

Nsoft, a software solution provider, conducted an analysis measuring factors such as the number of available software jobs, number of software companies and average broadband speeds to generate results of the following cities that are at high risk of an AI takeover:

From the data above, Singapore has been ranked first in the list of cities that is most at risk of an AI takeover, with 13,412 open software roles and an "exceptional" average broadband speed of 285mpbs. Being a leading tech hub in Southeast Asia, Singapore’s highly concentrated population of companies and skilled labour force makes it a hotspot for AI adoption.

San Francisco and Amsterdam follow in the second spot and third spot respectively, as their existing tech ecosystem and vast number of open software job roles suggest a fertile ground and a high demand for tech talent.

To keep up with the rising trend of AI, HR Director of Nsoft Ivana Perković suggests ways companies can consider attracting employees should they be looking to expand their software team:

1. Host developer-centric events: Events like Hackathons or niche tech meetups allow passionate talents a space to connect directly.
2. Engage on developer platforms: Contribute to open-source projects and interact with top contributors.
3. Offer 'reverse interviews': Allow candidates to be the first to ask questions to build trust and transparency.
4. Create a paid 'sandbox environment': Let candidates test the company’s tools and culture.
5. Showcase real tech challenges mentioned in job descriptions: Problem-solving developers would be attracted to such a challenge.

"If you're leading a team or scaling your tech department, attracting top-tier talent is essential. Beyond competitive salaries, companies need to create environments that appeal to the best in the business," she added.

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