UMD–LinkUp AI Maps
ExternalUMD–LinkUp AI Maps revolutionizes AI job tracking by using a fine-tuned large language model to analyze millions of U.S. job postings with over 90% accuracy, far surpassing keyword-based methods prone to high false positives. It delivers interactive maps and metrics on AI job growth, intensity, new and active postings by states, counties, and sectors, highlighting trends like the 'ChatGPT effect' and AI diffusion beyond coastal hubs. Essential for job seekers pinpointing opportunities, researchers uncovering labor shifts, policymakers informing strategies, and executives optimizing talent acquisition.
Description
UMD–LinkUp AI Maps revolutionizes AI job tracking by using a fine-tuned large language model to analyze millions of U.S. job postings with over 90% accuracy, far surpassing keyword-based methods prone to high false positives. It delivers interactive maps and metrics on AI job growth, intensity, new and active postings by states, counties, and sectors, highlighting trends like the 'ChatGPT effect' and AI diffusion beyond coastal hubs. Essential for job seekers pinpointing opportunities, researchers uncovering labor shifts, policymakers informing strategies, and executives optimizing talent acquisition.
Key capabilities
- Fine-tuned LLM analysis of job postings for AI skills (>90% accuracy)
- Tracks AI job growth since 2018, intensity (12-month rolling), new/active jobs monthly by US states/counties/sectors
- Monitors AI-to-IT intensity and job posting durations
Core use cases
- 1.Identifying AI job hotspots and high-demand sectors for career targeting
- 2.Conducting sector-level research on AI job creation and diffusion
- 3.Strategic planning for AI talent needs in business and policy
Is UMD–LinkUp AI Maps Right for You?
Best for
- Job seekers and students seeking AI-rich regions and sectors
- Researchers and policymakers analyzing AI labor trends
- Companies and executives tracking market shifts for planning
Not ideal for
- Users needing non-US or global AI job data
- Those requiring real-time rather than monthly updates
Standout features
- Interactive maps showing top 10 states/counties/sectors
- Monthly trend data and key metrics snapshots
- Downloadable whitepapers with in-depth analysis
- Media highlights and key statistics
User Feedback Highlights
Most Praised
- Pioneering LLM-based accuracy in AI job detection
- Credible partnership: UMD Smith School, LinkUp, Outrigger Group
- Extensive press coverage (WSJ, Bloomberg, Axios, CNN)
- Uncovers actionable insights like 68% AI job growth Q4 2022-2024