KPMG: 89% of US CEOs plan to hire more despite AI boom

KPMG surveyed CEOs of 400 major US companies with at least $500 million in annual revenue. 89% expect overall headcount to grow over the next three years, 84% list AI as a top investment priority, and 53% still plan AI-related cuts in some areas.

• 89% of CEOs expect overall headcount to grow over three years
• 84% list AI as a top investment priority
• 53% plan AI-related workforce reductions in some areas
• 81% say AI will affect margins more than labor costs