Locked out — How AI automation is shrinking the entry-level market for graduates
Daily Maverick
The rise of AI automation is disproportionately reducing opportunities for recent graduates by eliminating traditional entry-level roles that once served as essential career stepping stones. This shift forces newcomers to compete directly with experienced professionals for fewer mid-level positions, creating a significant barrier to entry in the modern job market. Consequently, young workers face prolonged unemployment or underemployment as the structural demand for junior staff diminishes.
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