The Iceberg Index: Measuring Skills-centered Exposure in the AI Economy

2026

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This report introduces the Iceberg Index, a novel skills-centered metric for measuring AI's potential impact on the workforce, revealing hidden exposure beyond visible technology sectors.

* Details the methodology and data sources used to construct the Iceberg Index, including skill requirements, AI capabilities, and economic value of work.
* Quantifies AI's technical exposure across the U.S. workforce, highlighting that cognitive automation in administrative, financial, and professional services represents a significantly larger impact than visible tech adoption.
* Explains how the Iceberg Index can be used by policymakers for strategic workforce planning, identifying areas of vulnerability, and guiding investment decisions.

Tags: AI economy, workforce planning, skills-centered, automation, Iceberg Index

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