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Big banks are increasing their AI talent intake despite industry-wide cuts, according to data from AI adoption research firm Evident.
At 50 of the world's largest banks, hiring for AI talent grew 9% over the last six months, double the rate of growth in overall headcount.
JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, and Wells Fargo led the race, adding the most significant number of AI talent.
PMorgan employs the highest volume of AI talent, 11.5% of all existing AI talent in the banking industry.
Capital One, the No. 2 bank on the index, has the highest AI talent density, with 12% of its overall headcount working on AI.