Silicon Valley's graying workforce: Gen Z staff cut in half at tech companies as the average age goes up by 5 years

As AI takes over entry-level jobs, the amount of Gen Z at large public tech companies like Meta and Microsoft has been slashed in half, and the age of the typical worker went up up 5 years since 2023. Experts say this shift could stifle innovation—but here’s how young workers can still get their foot in the door.