Australia's central bank finds AI hitting young workers first in software and support
The Decoder · rss · 2026-11-15
Australia's central bank finds early signs that AI is hitting young entry-level workers in highly exposed jobs like software development and customer service. Since ChatGPT launched, job postings and employment among 15- to 24-year-olds in those fields have fallen more sharply than among older workers.
Author Mike Major cautions against jumping to conclusions, noting business cycle shifts and remote work trends could also explain the numbers.
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