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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
NPR Business Tuesday 18 August 2026, 09:00 UTC By Lee V. Gaines 1 min read
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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?

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?

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