According to @godofprompt, after analyzing 100,000 job postings, interviewing 200 hiring managers, and tracking salary data for six months, only 7 out of 50 so-called 'AI-proof' job skills will truly matter by 2026. The research found that 43 skills previously considered valuable are now commoditized due to widespread adoption of AI technologies. The remaining 7 skills—commanding premium salaries—reflect areas where AI cannot easily replace human expertise, such as advanced critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary leadership. This shift highlights a major AI industry trend: businesses are prioritizing uniquely human skills that complement AI, creating new opportunities for talent development, workforce upskilling, and AI-human collaboration platforms. Companies and professionals aiming to stay competitive should focus on these premium skills as AI continues to reshape the job market (source: @godofprompt via Twitter, Jan 19, 2026).