Economy

AI Isn’t Killing Jobs — It’s Closing the Entry-Level On-Ramp

A revised Stanford study using ADP payroll data through June 2026 finds employment for 22-to-25-year-olds in AI-exposed occupations now sits 19 percent below its expected pace, driven by reduced hiring rather than layoffs. Here's which entry-level roles are actually at risk and what the numbers mean for new grads.