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CBRE Signals AI-Driven Office Demand Shift Boosting Major Markets

Aug 21, 2026, 6:06 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The AI-fueled shift toward office-centric work in NYC/SF and other hubs suggests stronger leasing activity and advisory opportunities, which could uplift CBRE's services revenue and utilization of its global platform in the near term.

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CBRE's latest data show New York now has the most AI-related tech talent, surpassing San Francisco, with 751,000 AI-related workers in the U.S. and Canada as of June. AI roles grew 45% year over year, and leasing activity remains robust in AI-heavy markets such as NYC, SF, Seattle, and Boston. In the near term, AI appears to expand office demand and occupancy, particularly in finance-heavy hubs, rather than reduce headcount.

New York now hosts the most AI tech talent, surpassing SF.
AI roles up 45% YoY; 751k AI workers in US/Canada.
NY leads overall tech talent; SF leads AI-specific roles.
AI leasing activity concentrates in SF, Manhattan, Boston, Seattle.

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