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A Center for an Urban Future analysis of New York City hiring data found postings for entry-level 'computer and mathematical' roles have fallen 49 percent since 2022. The nonprofit's director, Jon Bowles, says the traditional first rung of the tech career ladder is under intense pressure, with similar declines showing up in administrative, financial, media and education entry-level postings.
An opinion piece features students weighing whether a college degree still holds value as AI systems increasingly handle tasks once assigned to entry-level workers. The discussion centers on shifting expectations for new graduates entering a job market reshaped by automation.
A Stanford study finds that AI's disruption of the job market falls hardest on entry-level workers whose roles depend on formal, documented, codifiable skills. In contrast, experienced employees whose jobs rely on tacit, practice-based expertise have actually seen employment gains, according to the report cited by Ars Technica.