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Aug 29, 2025 Dive into the eye-opening impacts of AI on youth employment, where job prospects for younger generations are plummeting. Explore how trade tensions are reshaping the soybean market, with Brazil overtaking the U.S. in production. Discover the innovative marketing strategy revitalizing a classic clothing brand, blending nostalgia with modern appeal. From AI's job market disruption to a nostalgic branding revival, this engaging discussion covers the most intriguing economic indicators making waves today.
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Young Workers Hit Disproportionately By AI
- Young workers at highly AI-exposed companies saw employment fall about 13% more than older colleagues.
- The drop began after late 2022 when generative AI tools captured attention and tasks.
Experience Shields Workers From AI Replacement
- Mid-career and senior developers gained hiring while entry-level developer roles declined.
- The paper suggests tacit knowledge and workplace connections protect older workers from AI substitution.
Cultivate Tacit Skills To Stay Valuable
- Build tacit workplace skills like relationships and strategy to reduce AI replaceability.
- Focus on learning on-the-job attributes that chatbots can't replicate.