AI Ate My Job—Is Yours Next?

AI Ate My Job—Is Yours Next?
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Your expensive college degree might soon be worthless. AI is already beating fresh grads to entry-level jobs.

AI isn’t replacing all jobs yet, but entry-level roles are shrinking fast. SignalFire’s research shows Big Tech hired 25% fewer new grads in 2024, while experienced hires jumped 27%.

Startups followed a similar pattern, cutting graduate hires by 11%. Why? AI now handles routine tasks once done by juniors:

  • Coding and debugging
  • Financial research
  • Data analysis and diligence

Companies like Goldman Sachs considered major junior hiring cuts, reflecting a shift to AI-driven efficiency. For young professionals, mastering AI tools is no longer optional, it’s survival. Are you future-proofing your skills or betting against AI?

Read the full article on TechCrunch.

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Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, widely known as The Digital Speaker, isn’t just a #1-ranked global futurist; he’s an Architect of Tomorrow who fuses visionary ideas with real-world ROI. As a global keynote speaker, Global Speaking Fellow, recognized Global Guru Futurist, and 5-time author, he ignites Fortune 500 leaders and governments worldwide to harness emerging tech for tangible growth.

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