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).

According to Tim Cook, more than 100 US companies have already participated in sessions at the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, and Apple is now launching virtual programming to further expand access. This initiative emphasizes the integration of AI-driven technologies in advanced manufacturing, enabling US businesses and workers to gain cutting-edge expertise in areas like automation, robotics, and AI-powered production systems. The virtual format is expected to accelerate AI adoption across US manufacturing sectors, opening significant business opportunities for suppliers of industrial AI solutions and workforce upskilling providers (source: Tim Cook via Twitter).