Washington / Global — A recent study warns that artificial intelligence is already reshaping the job market and displacing certain roles, particularly among younger and early-career workers. CFO Dive+1
Key Findings
- The report, published by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, shows a strong correlation between AI adoption and rising unemployment in technology-intensive sectors since 2022. CFO Dive
- In fields heavily exposed to AI (such as software engineering and customer service), employment among workers aged 22–25 has declined approximately 13% during the study period. CBS News
- Entry-level roles in sectors vulnerable to automation have been more affected than mid- or senior roles. CBS News+1
Broader Context & Responses
- Some AI-adopting firms are responding by retraining displaced workers, helping them shift into roles that are less exposed to automation. Harvard Gazette
- Economists caution that while AI presents risks to certain jobs, its impacts will likely unfold over years rather than weeks. The Budget Lab at Yale+1
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is integrating AI exposure into its decade-long employment projections, especially for occupations with high automation risk.
