New York City has overtaken the San Francisco Bay Area as the largest tech talent market in the US, driven by rapid growth in artificial intelligence (AI) companies and workforce. From 2022 to 2025, New York's tech workforce grew by over 30,000 workers, while San Francisco's shrank by nearly 24,000. The city's diverse industries and proximity to customers make it an attractive hub for AI firms like EliseAI, which recently expanded its headquarters there. AI is reshaping jobs by automating repetitive tasks and creating new roles, particularly in sectors like housing and healthcare. Despite New York's growth, San Francisco remains a major tech center with a high concentration of tech workers.
The shift in US tech talent markets is highlighted by New York overtaking San Francisco Bay Area. For readers following technology-sector stocks, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 23, 2026 19:52 WIB: out of 150 priced US tech stocks, 71 rose and 72 fell. Notable movers include APP (Applovin Corporation) at USD 318.00 with a 1-day change of -3.26% and Pluang order activity of 20% Sell / 80% Buy, EXFY (Expensify Inc) at USD 2.42 with +2.98% change and 96% Sell / 4% Buy activity, and IT (Gartner Inc) at USD 184.00 with +2.94% change and balanced order activity of 50% Sell / 50% Buy.
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