Yale’s Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and colleagues highlight that while AI’s impact on overall U.S. unemployment appears limited, it is significantly reducing entry-level job opportunities for recent college graduates, making it harder for them to start careers and gain essential experience. This subtle labor market shift is driven by the rise of agentic AI systems that automate workflows and routine tasks, prompting companies to slow hiring rather than lay off current employees, which could undermine future workforce development and career progression.
The Real Job Destruction From AI Is Hitting Before Careers Can Start
