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AI Job Market Impact Debated Among Economists

Updated 2026-08-18 09:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A recent study by the New York Fed found that unemployment rates for young adults with new degrees are higher than average. Economists debate whether AI is a primary factor in this trend.

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