# Study: Despite AI boom, employers still prize people skills and adaptability in new hires

> Source: <https://localnewsmatters.org/2026/07/24/study-despite-ai-boom-employers-still-prize-people-skills-and-adaptability-in-new-hires/>
> Published: 2026-07-24 23:00:00+00:00

IF YOU SPEND a few minutes talking with college students about their career prospects, one topic is at the top of their minds: Will their jobs be displaced by a bot? Their concern makes sense. Universities are integrating artificial intelligence into their curricula, and employers are adopting AI at a rapid pace. So most students assume that AI skills are now key to […]

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