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Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure

Many recent grads say AI is making it harder to get a job. Economists aren't so sure

Lee V. Gaines | Aug 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The unemployment rate for young adults with new degrees is higher than the rate for all workers, according to the New York Fed. Is AI the problem, or is it more complicated?