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AI Threatens Job Skills, Unemployment Soars for Young Graduates

2/15/2026

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AI is diminishing essential skills for young professionals in Hong Kong.
In 2025, job opportunities for graduates dropped by 55%, and over 12% of those aged 20 to 24 were unemployed.
A 2023 prediction indicated that 25% of the workforce might need to change careers by 2028.
Educators and managers worry about the loss of critical problem-solving skills as many legal jobs become at risk due to AI tools.

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Story summary

AI is diminishing essential skills for young professionals in Hong Kong.
In 2025, job opportunities for graduates dropped by 55%, and over 12% of those aged 20 to 24 were unemployed.
A 2023 prediction indicated that 25% of the workforce might need to change careers by 2028.
Educators and managers worry about the loss of critical problem-solving skills as many legal jobs become at risk due to AI tools.