Despite fears AI will kill jobs, 72% of bosses say they’ll actually pay more for AI skills—with some roles offering a $100,000 premium

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• According to Robert Half, 72% of bosses will boost pay for recruits with AI skills, and job-seekers in Silicon Valley have the best odds of earning more.
• Reported by Fortune and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:58:52 UTC.

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