The professions trying to get ahead thanks to AI are the ones most likely to lose their jobs to it, finds St. Louis Fed

Studies are examining how AI is—and will continue to—shape the labor market, though whether it will ultimately be a benefit or hindrance remains to be seen. (Credit: seng kui Lim—500px/Getty Images)

• A new St. Louis Fed study suggests the U.S. may be seeing early signs of AI-driven job displacement, with sectors like computing and math showing the highest overlap between AI adoption and rising unemployment. While entry-level workers appear most vulnerable, research also shows experienced employees in AI-heavy fields are benefiting, as companies slow hiring in traditional roles while doubling down on AI-focused talent.

The industries which raced toward artificial intelligence may already be reaping the rewards of their gamble, but it seems their staffers might also be paying the price.