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Tech Hiring Plummets 35% Amid AI Job Shift
8/17/2025
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Story summary
- Tech hiring decreased by 35% since early 2020, influenced by pandemic-related layoffs and ChatGPT's introduction.
- Demand for AI and machine learning roles is rising, while opportunities for junior positions are diminishing.
- Job growth in sectors like cloud and web search has stalled, potentially due to AI's labor impact.
- AI's overall effect on job growth is minimal outside of tech industries.
