AI is flattening the jobs market for young people, says Sunak
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
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"There are reasons to be worried and think about the future. But we are able to do something about this."
— Rishi Sunak , Politician
"Flat is the new up."
— Rishi Sunak , Politician
"We should be thinking about, well, how do we tip the balance in favour of AI being used in that positive way… to help people do their jobs better [rather than replacing them]."
— Rishi Sunak , Politician
"We are an AI superpower any which way you look at it."
— Rishi Sunak , Politician
"We should be thinking about, well, how do we tip the balance in favour of AI being used in that positive way… to help people do their jobs better [rather than replacing them]."
— Rishi Sunak , Politician
"There are reasons to be worried and think about the future. But we are able to do something about this."
— Rishi Sunak , Politician
"That's why I think we do have to look at this issue very seriously and with purpose."
— Rishi Sunak , Politician
"We are an AI superpower any which way you look at it."
— Rishi Sunak , Politician
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The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
An analysis of the challenges young Americans face in the job market, highlighting the impact of AI and other factors on employment prospects for recent graduates.
An analysis highlighting how AI is displacing entry-level jobs, particularly affecting young workers, and exacerbating existing issues in the labor market.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warns that AI is impacting entry-level job opportunities for young people and suggests eliminating National Insurance to make hiring more attractive.
LinkedIn reports that 'AI engineer' is the fastest-growing job title for young workers, highlighting the increasing demand for AI-related skills among entry-level professionals.
LinkedIn's chief economic opportunity officer, Aneesh Raman, warns that AI is increasingly threatening entry-level positions that have traditionally served as career stepping stones for young workers.
AI is becoming a major driver of workforce reductions, with over 10,000 job cuts in the U.S. in 2025 directly linked to automation, impacting entry-level roles and recent graduates.
Rishi Sunak proposes eliminating National Insurance to counteract AI's impact on youth employment, advocating for a tax shift to corporate profits.
Rishi Sunak acknowledges that AI is challenging young professionals' entry into fields like law and accountancy, urging a reevaluation of employment taxes.
Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak highlights AI's role in reducing entry-level job opportunities for young people, advocating for policy changes to address the issue.
Rishi Sunak proposes phasing out National Insurance to mitigate AI's impact on youth employment, suggesting a tax shift to corporate profits.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warns that AI is reducing entry-level job opportunities for young people and suggests eliminating National Insurance to make hiring more attractive.
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