Got robots? 🤖 A new study from Stanford University economists reveals that generative AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping the U.S. job scene, and entry-level workers are feeling the heat. Young professionals aged 22-25 in AI-exposed roles saw a 13% drop in employment since late 2022. 📉
Stanford University economists Erik Brynjolfsson, Bharat Chandar and Ruyu Chen teamed up with payroll giant ADP to track millions of workers across tens of thousands of companies through July 2025. Their analysis shows that early-career workers in highly AI-exposed jobs faced significant job cuts rather than wage cuts as companies adopted new tech.
Software developers and customer service reps aged 22-25 took the biggest hit, with developer roles plunging nearly 20% from their 2022 peak. Meanwhile, older colleagues in the same fields saw steady or growing employment. 🚀
By mid-2025, 46% of U.S. employees were using large language models at work, right after the ChatGPT launch in November 2022. The technology is automating routine tasks taught in schools, while roles that rely on hands-on know-how are still growing. Health aides and nursing assistants, for example, saw employment gains for young workers.
The study authors warn that these early-career job cuts could be a sign of wider workforce shifts as AI continues to advance. The key takeaway? Cultivating hands-on, practical skills may be the ticket to staying relevant in an AI-driven world. 💡
As AI evolves, who adapts will shape the next chapter of work. The future belongs to those who blend tech know-how with human creativity. 🔥
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Young workers face AI replacement in U.S. workplaces, study finds
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