The data industry saw a loss of 6,700 jobs in 2025, despite heavy investment in AI development and data centers. The AI boom has not translated into significant job creation within the industry, with job numbers actually decreasing.

Despite a massive investment of $427 billion in 2025 alone, the AI industry ended the year with a job creation slump. The number of people employed in computing infrastructure and related services decreased by 6,700 compared to the previous year.

Tech companies are investing billions in new data centers, including plans for space-based centers. However, the job market has not seen the expected growth from this AI investment, leading to concerns about a “jobless profit boom” as companies expand their use of AI technology.

The impact of AI on the job market has sparked debate, with questions about whether AI is creating or costing jobs. Some major employers have reduced headcounts as they implement AI technology, leading economists to coin the term “jobless profit boom” to describe the phenomenon.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: The Data Industry Has Lost 6,700 Jobs Amid AI Boom