For Some Recent Graduates, the A.I. Job Apocalypse May Already Be Here

Jun 20, 2025 · The New York Times · Kevin Roose

The unemployment rate for recent college graduates has jumped as companies try to replace entry-level workers with artificial intelligence.

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