AI could be playing a role in hiring decisions at companies leading the charge in implementing this technological advance, but it accounts for only a small portion of the labor force.

Unemployment rates among tech workers between 20 and 30 years old jumped by 3 percentage points since the start of this year, said Goldman Sachs' Joseph Briggs.

AI is becoming a major driver of workforce reductions, with over 10,000 job cuts in 2025 directly linked to automation, according to new data.