AI hits entry-level jobs for younger workers the hardest — study
AI has already begun to impact the job market and primarily affects young people early in their careers, according to a recent study by researchers at Stanford University . The researchers analyzed anonymized salary data from the HR platform ADP and compared occupations that are affected by AI to varying degrees to develop their findings, Ars Technica reported . Among people aged 22 to 25,…
A recent study from Stanford University reveals that artificial intelligence is having a disproportionate impact on the job market, particularly affecting younger workers entering the workforce. Researchers analyzed salary data from the HR platform ADP to compare occupations affected by AI. Among individuals aged 22 to 25, employment in the most exposed occupations has dropped by 19%, compared to a 13% decline in less exposed positions last year.
While the disparity is smaller in the broader labor market, older and more experienced workers have not been affected to the same extent. This difference is primarily attributed to fewer young people being hired in AI-exposed roles rather than existing employees being laid off. The decline among young workers is most pronounced in occupations where AI can replace specific tasks, while occupations where AI complements employees' work see a more mixed outcome.
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