How many jobs has AI actually eliminated?
Reports tracking layoffs through 2025 attributed more than 55,000 U.S. job losses directly to AI or workflow automation. Entry-level and junior roles have been hit hardest, which threatens the traditional pipeline that turns graduates into experienced senior professionals over time.
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