According to a recent study, artificial intelligence is considerably diminishing entry-level job prospects for young workers in specific industries. The research from Stanford University showed that “early-career workers (ages 22-25) in the most AI-affected professions have faced a 13 percent relative decrease in employment even after accounting for firm-level disturbances.” This indicates that young people in sectors influenced by AI, such as software development and customer service, are encountering greater difficulties in obtaining jobs. The study examined ADP payroll information and implies that the predicament for young workers may serve as an early warning of wider AI-induced job reductions.

A recent Reuters/Ipsos survey revealed that 71 percent of Americans are worried that AI will lead to “too many people losing jobs.” In May, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei even predicted that AI could ultimately eradicate half of all white-collar positions.

Nevertheless, the Stanford report also provided some encouraging findings. Older employees in AI-affected sectors have not seen the same level of job decline, and other entry-level fields have experienced job growth. While AI may adversely affect certain roles, it isn’t influencing all or even the majority of jobs. The effects of AI are intricate, and young individuals in specific industries should be aware of potential hurdles in their job hunt.