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AI is gutting the next generation of talent: In tech, job openings for new grads have already been halved
For many new graduates, the first rung of the corporate ladder is getting harder to reach.
Companies are being more selective about who and where they hire while they attempt to integrate AI, and entry-level roles are feeling the worst of this impact because the technology is particularly effective at automating tasks handled by junior workers, such as data cleaning, summarization, and basic QA. But while students may find their academic load is significantly lightened by AI tools, professors told Fortune they were worried about the prospect of a generation lacking critical skills and traditional education. A study from MIT suggested that LLM (large language model) use can reduce neural engagement and harm learning in students, especially younger users (researchers caution that the findings are early and not yet peer-reviewed).
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