America’s job market is struggling due to a combination of high interest rates, stagnant demand for entry-level jobs, and a hesitance to hire amid economic uncertainty—not primarily due to AI. Long-term unemployment is rising, and the number of job seekers is exceeding job openings. While AI is altering workplace dynamics, its current impact on job displacement is overstated. The true culprit behind job market woes is deteriorating economic conditions, exacerbated by rising rates and tariffs, rather than a technological revolution.
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