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EP 562: How Will New Grads Get a Job with AI? What You Need to Know

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Jul 8, 2025
The rising unemployment rate among recent grads is alarming, driven by AI replacing traditional hiring practices. A study reveals that nearly 6% of new college graduates in the U.S. are jobless, the highest since 2021. Universities are criticized for failing to equip students with essential AI skills. The discussion revolves around how generative AI can create growth opportunities rather than layoffs. There's a pressing need for reforms in education to adapt to the changing landscape and prepare students for future job markets.
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AI Displaces Entry-Level Jobs

  • AI is causing unprecedented unemployment for recent college grads, hitting an all-time high.
  • This job crisis stems from a structural shift where AI displaces entry-level roles, especially in tech.
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Degrees Losing Value Without AI

  • Many U.S. degrees become overpriced participation trophies due to lack of AI integration.
  • Colleges banning AI have made graduates unemployable in a rapidly AI-driven job market.
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University AI Ban Harms Students

  • Universities banning AI in classrooms jeopardize students' job prospects.
  • This negligence by educational leaders leads to unemployable recent graduates.
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