- Since January 2023, the number of entry-level hires in the US has decreased by approximately 35%, according to Revelio Labs, with AI being a major factor.
- Young people aged 16-24 face an increased risk of job loss, creating the most difficult labor period since the pandemic.
- The tradition of “from mailroom to CEO” is under threat. CEOs like Antonio Neri (HPE), Doug McMillon (Walmart), and Mary Barra (GM) once climbed the ranks from entry-level positions, but AI is eliminating these starting opportunities.
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts 50% of entry-level jobs will disappear as AI can work 8 hours continuously without a break.
- A SignalFire study (2019-2024) shows a 50% decrease in people starting jobs with <1 year of experience in fields such as: sales, marketing, engineering, HR, design, finance, legal.
- Heather Doshay (SignalFire) believes that the career ladder isn’t disappearing but becoming “flatter,” forcing recent graduates to equip themselves with higher-level skills to start at an upgraded position, rather than learning on the job.
- For example: The internet & email were once an advantage for the younger generation; now AI is a “mandatory skill” to become a potential candidate.
- US universities are collaborating with Anthropic and OpenAI to turn campuses into “AI training grounds.”
- Economist Anders Humlum (University of Chicago) emphasizes that it’s too early to conclude the long-term impact of AI, as even electricity, steam power, and computers took decades to bring about comprehensive changes.
- He warns against a gender gap in AI usage, and businesses should provide training to address this.
- Max Tegmark (Future of Life Institute) warns of a superintelligence scenario that could replace 100% of jobs, leading to wealth concentration in the hands of a few, then shifting to AI itself as humans lose control.
📌 AI is disrupting the foundation of the labor market: Entry-level hiring in the US decreased by 35% since 2023; SignalFire reports a 50% drop for recent graduates. Amodei predicts 50% of entry-level jobs will disappear, while Tegmark warns superintelligence could eliminate 100% of occupations. The traditional career ladder is gradually being replaced by a flatter structure, forcing young people to equip themselves with AI skills to survive in the new environment.
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