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AI Not to Blame for Rising Graduate Unemployment

4/3/2026

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  • Analyses indicate that artificial intelligence is not responsible for rising unemployment among recent college graduates.
  • The job market for young workers has worsened, with unemployment highest in occupations least exposed to AI, including construction and fitness.
  • Goldschlag and Eckhardt found no significant AI impact on employment outcomes from 2022 to 2025.
  • Some sectors with increased AI usage show better outcomes for college-educated workers, while overall hiring slows across sectors.