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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Michelle Del Rey

College graduates this year are not finding jobs. AI is partly to blame

Recent college graduates are having a tough time in the job market as artificial intelligence begins to take over roles and the unemployment rate rises - (AFP/Getty)

The class of 2025 is celebrating graduation season — but the reality of finding a job is particularly grim right now thanks to market uncertainty under President Donald Trump, the rise of artificial intelligence killing entry-level jobs and the unemployment rate for recent grads at its highest level since 2021.

Jenna, 23, felt thrilled to receive a job offer from the federal government in January.

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