Gen Z’s entry into the workforce just got a tech-shaped curveball. A new Stanford University study reveals AI is displacing young U.S. workers aged 22-25 at an alarming rate, with employment in AI-exposed roles dropping 13% since late 2022. 🚨
Using payroll data from millions of workers, researchers found young software developers and customer service reps are bearing the brunt. Employment for 22-25-year-old coders plunged nearly 20% post-2022—while older colleagues stayed stable or grew. 💻📉
"This is the first concrete evidence that tools like ChatGPT are reshaping careers," said lead economist Erik Brynjolfsson. The shift accelerated after ChatGPT’s 2022 launch, with 46% of U.S. workers using AI tools by mid-2025. 🤖📅
But it’s not all doom and gloom! Health aides and nursing assistants—roles requiring hands-on skills—saw growth for young workers. The takeaway? AI replaces textbook knowledge faster than hard-won experience. 🩺💡
Experts warn this could be a wake-up call: "Young workers are the canaries in the coal mine," the study notes, suggesting broader workforce changes ahead. Will your job be next? 🔍✨
