Is AI making it harder for new college grads to get hired in tech?

Christopher Furlong/Getty Once upon a time, Silicon Valley's move-fast-and-break-things culture welcomed college grads with open arms. Tech companies enthusiastically hired younger and less experienced talent, driven by an enthusiasm for fresh ideas and a financial climate that pointed to sunny days ahead. All of that suddenly and dramatically changed with the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the unfettered hiring mindset across tech has been replaced by a sense of caution and a prioritization of experience. At the same time, new AI tools are starting to automate many of the routine tasks that traditionally would've been handled by younger, entry-level professionals. Recent college graduates, as a consequence, are feeling the sting of unemployment across the tech sector. Also: 4 ways business leaders are using AI to solve problems and create real value A recent report from SignalFire, a VC firm that tracks hiring trends across tech, found that new hires of recent college grads at tech c ... Read full article.