The use of generative artificial intelligence is already affecting the US labor market, and young professionals are feeling it the most, writes CNBC.
According to a Stanford University study based on millions of payroll records, the number of jobs for workers aged 22-25 in fields most susceptible to automation has decreased by 13% since 2022. These are professions such as customer service, accounting, and software development.
In contrast, employment rates for more experienced workers in the same industries have remained relatively stable. In less vulnerable occupations, such as patient care, job opportunities have even increased.
Researchers note that young workers are more vulnerable, as artificial intelligence can replace theoretical knowledge from universities, while practical experience that comes with age remains an important advantage for older colleagues.
At the same time, in areas where AI is used not to replace, but to improve work efficiency, there have been almost no job cuts. The authors of the study emphasize: the effect of AI implementation is very uneven and depends on the industry, age of employees and nature of work.
Experts stress that these trends reflect only part of the broader impact of AI on employment. According to the State of AI in Business 2025 report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, artificial intelligence has not yet led to mass layoffs, but it is increasingly displacing work that companies are outsourcing or moving overseas.