Stanford Study Finds AI Displaces Young Workers in Entry-Level Jobs

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A Stanford University study using payroll data shows that generative AI tools like ChatGPT have led to a 13% decline in employment for U.S. workers aged 22-25 in AI-exposed fields since late 2022. Entry-level roles in tech, customer service, and operations are most affected, while older workers remain largely unaffected.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The event involves the use of AI systems in the workplace leading to a reduction in employment opportunities for young workers, which constitutes a significant harm related to labor rights and economic well-being. Although the harm is economic and indirect, it fits within the definition of an AI Incident as it is a realized harm caused by the use of AI systems affecting fundamental labor rights and employment.[AI generated]
AI principles
FairnessHuman wellbeing

Industries
General or personal useConsumer servicesBusiness processes and support servicesIT infrastructure and hosting

Affected stakeholders
Workers

Harm types
Economic/Property

Business function:
Citizen/customer serviceResearch and development

AI system task:
Content generationInteraction support/chatbots


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