AI Is Wiping Out Entry-Level Jobs; The WEF Says That's a Bigger Problem Than It Looks

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AI is already cutting into the entry-level roles that have long started professional careers, with employment for US workers aged 22 to 25 in jobs most exposed to the technology down 16% since late 2022, according to a June report by the World Economic Forum and PwC.

Globally, the report estimates that 37% of young workers are employed in occupations facing medium or high exposure to AI-driven task changes.