AI Boosts Dad Bod Careers, Kicks Out Toddler Interns
KEY POINTS
- ā¢J. Scott Davis from the Dallas Fed revealed in early 2026 that AI industries saw 8.5% wage growth since late 2022.
- ā¢Employment in AI-exposed sectors dropped about 1%, especially among workers under 25 facing tougher markets.
- ā¢Top AI execs like Anthropicās CEO warned that half of entry-level office jobs might vanish by next year.
The Dallas Fed's J. Scott Davis dropped a paper revealing that since ChatGPT's late 2022 debut, older workers are cashing in big while under-25 job seekers are left ghosting on entry-level applications. The study tracked AI's creepy infiltration into industries and found wages rose 8.5% in AI-heavy sectors versus 7.5% nationwide, but employment in those same AI zones dipped 1%. Anthropicās CEO, Dario Amodei, casually predicts half the entry-level office jobs might vanishābasically telling kids to 'try becoming a TikTok influencer instead.' Meanwhile, Boris Cherny claims 'software engineer' will be an extinct job title by next year. Welcome to AIās adult playground: bring experience or bring snacks.
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Source: Businessinsider | Published: 3/3/2026 | Author: Ben Shimkus