From the EU AI Act classifying AI recruitment tools as risky to the rise of senior AI-savvy freelancers, the rules of the game are changing fast. Even Finland with it’s unfortunate unemployment rate is seeing a rising demand in specialised tech talent.

The EU AI Act - From 2 August 2026, AI tools that screen CVs, rank candidates or assess interviews will be classified as “high-risk” technology.

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OpenClaw - Potentially state of the art in consumer-facing agentic systems, it raises serious questions about access, control and liability if things go wrong.

AI & freelancing

A 44% annual rise in AI freelance roles reflects companies preferring contract AI experts over full-time hires. This is driven by an increasing need for specialised skills, faster iteration and flexibility. Companies have recognised that the need for niche expertise evolves faster than traditional hiring models can cater to.

Office vs remote

In 2025 remote jobs increased by 13% in engineering, product, business development and project management. While the “office, remote or hybrid” -topic was under constant debate after covid years, it still seems to spark conversation. Big companies are putting return-to-office policies in place, but 67% of remote job postings did exist for experienced roles. Some things to keep in mind when looking for the best tech talent.

Tech talent in demand

Finland's job vacancies dropped nearly 40% from Q2 2024 to Q2 2025 (47,000 down to 28,900), and unemployment sits near 9%. But the headline masks a split market. Demand for software developers, cybersecurity specialists, data analysts and AI/ML engineers remains intense, especially in areas like quantum computing, space tech and enterprise software.

Why a quarter of software developers will be freelancing by 2030

In the dynamic landscape of technology, the demand for skilled software developers continues to soar. This growing need has created a thriving market for freelance developers.