A new Stanford University study warns that artificial intelligence is already cutting into early-career job opportunities across several industries.
Researchers found that workers aged 22 to 25 in AI-exposed fields like software development, marketing, and customer service are seeing declining employment rates.
While overall job growth remains stable for more experienced workers, experts say automation is eliminating many entry-level roles that traditionally served as career launch points.
Economists and workforce experts are urging governments, schools, and employers to act quickly to retrain young workers and prevent long-term impacts on Canada’s labour market.