{
  "id": 10355816,
  "title": "‘Not hiring’ entry-level talent: Industry acknowledges runaway crisis brought on by introducing AI to the workforce",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/not-hiring-entry-level-talent-industry-acknowledges-runaway-crisis-10355816",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-28T04:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digiday",
    "slug": "digiday",
    "url": "https://digiday.com/marketing/not-hiring-entry-level-talent-industry-acknowledges-runaway-crisis-brought-on-by-introducing-ai-to-the-workforce/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The industry acknowledges a growing talent crisis as the introduction of AI into the workforce has led to a surge in inconsistencies and a \"good enough\" culture, according to executives. At Digiday Media’s AI Marketing Strategies event on September 24, employers openly discussed the need for internal training programs for existing staff and the discouragement of hiring entry-level talent. This comes amid concerns that AI may replace many job seekers, with a Pew Research survey revealing that individuals aged 18-34 in various countries are more apprehensive about AI-related job loss compared to older generations.",
  "summary": "Entry-level talent is challenged by AI in the workforce. What are some of the solutions for that cohort?",
  "key_points": [
    "Industry acknowledges talent crisis due to AI integration.",
    "Executives discuss need for internal training programs.",
    "Pew Research survey shows younger workers more concerned about AI job loss."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The industry's reluctance to hire entry-level talent signals a shift in strategy, now prioritizing upskilling existing staff over bringing in new, less experienced workers in response to AI-driven workforce changes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Modern Retail",
        "title": "‘Not hiring’ entry-level talent: Industry acknowledges runaway crisis brought on by introducing AI to the workforce",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/not-hiring-entry-level-talent-industry-acknowledges-runaway-crisis",
        "published": "2026-09-28T04:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}