White-collar hiring rises 2%-YoY in Sep amid global AI race: Report. The white-collar hiring grew 2% year-on-year in September, amid the global artificial intelligence race and the rise of autonomous systems, Mint reported, citing a source. The report added that AI and ML (machine learning) roles led hiring growth, with a 20% YoY rise in September. The hiring also expanded in sectors including insurance, retail, banking and financial services.