AI was supposed to hit new grads hard. So far, unemployment data says otherwise.

Recent college graduates have not experienced widespread job losses attributed to artificial intelligence, according to labor market data. The unemployment rate for workers aged 22 to 27 has remained relatively stable, with no significant change in hiring patterns in sectors where AI adoption has accelerated. Labor economists cited in reports note the absence of measurable displacement effects in early employment outcomes for new entrants to the workforce. The data covers the period through early 2026, when AI implementation in workplaces had expanded significantly compared to previous years.

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