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IT Unemployment Soars to 5.7% as Companies Choose AI

2/9/2025

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The U.S. IT sector is feeling the pinch as unemployment jumped from 3.9% in December 2024 to 5.7% in January 2025. A staggering 152,000 IT workers are now jobless, with companies opting for AI over human talent, particularly in routine positions. The shift underscores a growing reliance on technology, leaving many skilled workers in the lurch.

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The U.S. IT sector is feeling the pinch as unemployment jumped from 3.9% in December 2024 to 5.7% in January 2025. A staggering 152,000 IT workers are now jobless, with companies opting for AI over human talent, particularly in routine positions. The shift underscores a growing reliance on technology, leaving many skilled workers in the lurch.