24 August 2026
Young AI workers falling further behind employment trend
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- Employment of workers aged 22-25 in AI-exposed jobs dropped to 19% below the historical trend, down from 15% below the prior year.
- The decline suggests AI development may be reducing entry-level job availability rather than creating new positions for young workers.
- This pattern could signal that AI companies are hiring fewer junior staff or that automation is eliminating roles typically filled by recent graduates.
How it was covered
Exponential ViewAzeem Azhar
Employment of workers aged 22-25 in AI-exposed occupations dropped to 19% below trend, worsening from 15% below trend the previous year. The newsletter frames this as a concerning economic signal.