As more companies adopt AI to automate work traditionally handled by employees, an MIT expert warns that cutting young workers out of the workforce could lead to long-term consequences. Andrew McAfee, a research scientist at MIT's Initiative on the Digital Economy, said that entry-level jobs aren't just about completing tasks.
Rather, they're essential training grounds where employees build experience that prepares them for more senior and leadership roles. His warning came amid a growing push among employers to use AI tools to replace repetitive tasks that are traditionally carried out by junior staff.
