GoKawiilReport: Entry-level tech hiring in New York City drops sharply amid AI adoption
A new report from the Center for an Urban Future finds that entry-level tech jobs in New York City have fallen roughly by half, even as the city's overall tech sector keeps expanding. The report notes major firms including OpenAI, Anthropic and Google have expanded their New York presence, with tech employment up 160% between 2008 and 2023, second only to San Francisco's growth.
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The findings suggest that overall industry growth can mask a narrowing of entry points for new workers, particularly in roles most exposed to AI automation. This could signal a longer-term shift in how tech companies structure hiring, potentially making it harder for graduates and career-changers to break into the field even as the sector expands.
- Entry-level tech roles in NYC have reportedly been cut roughly in half.
- Overall NYC tech employment grew 160% from 2008 to 2023.
- Major AI and tech firms like OpenAI, Anthropic and Google continue expanding their NYC presence.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-09-24
Published there as: “Entry-level tech jobs in NYC are being cut in half by the AI boom”
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