AI Trims Entry-Level Tech Jobs, Young Workers Face Employment Drop

The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping the job market, particularly impacting entry-level and young workers across various sectors. At 42 Luxembourg, a coding school, AI is seen as a tool to enhance productivity rather than a threat, though there is concern about professionals over-relying on AI without critical oversight. In Romania, public opinion is divided, with nearly half viewing AI as a means to grow professionally, while others fear job displacement and doubt AI's potential to create more jobs than it eliminates. Studies and reports highlight that AI has already reduced employment among young workers in AI-exposed roles by 13%, although older workers and less AI-exposed jobs have not seen similar declines. This has led to unpaid internships and a more challenging job market for recent tech graduates, fueling fears of an 'AI job apocalypse' despite some counterarguments suggesting hiring stabilization in certain sectors. Overall, AI is accelerating changes in work, requiring adaptation and critical engagement from professionals and society alike.