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California's Creative Economy Loses 114,000 Jobs Amid Changes

4/7/2026

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An Otis College of Art and Design report finds California's creative economy lost 114,000 jobs between 2022 and 2025 due to budget cuts and structural changes, not generative AI.
Roles most susceptible to AI such as writers and software developers have grown.
The report notes AI changes work dynamics and does not replace entire roles.

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An Otis College of Art and Design report finds California's creative economy lost 114,000 jobs between 2022 and 2025 due to budget cuts and structural changes, not generative AI.
Roles most susceptible to AI such as writers and software developers have grown.
The report notes AI changes work dynamics and does not replace entire roles.