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10,000 U.S. Job Losses In July Tied To Rise Of AI Tools
- Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
Artificial intelligence is now playing a major role in job cuts across the U.S., according to new analysis.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Over 10,000 jobs lost in July due to AI use.
- AI linked to 27,000 job cuts since 2023.
- Entry-level corporate jobs fell 15% in one year.
More than 10,000 jobs were lost in July alone due to the growing use of generative AI, according to a new report by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, which was first reported by CBS news .
The firm lists AI as one of the primary factors responsible for the 806,000 private-sector job losses announced this year which represents the highest number since 2020.
“The industry is being reshaped by the advancement of artificial intelligence and ongoing uncertainty surrounding work visas, which have contributed to workforce reductions,” the firm said, as reported by CBS News.
The tech industry faces the most impact with more than 89,000 job reductions throughout this year which represents a 36% increase from 2024. More than 27,000 of those have been directly tied to AI since 2023.
CBS News also notes that job listings for entry-level corporate roles, often filled by recent graduates, have dropped 15% over the past year. In the same period, mentions of “AI” in job postings have surged by 400%.
LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer, Aneesh Raman, has warned that AI is destroying traditional entry-level roles that help young workers launch their careers. Raman noted that tasks once assigned to junior employees, like debugging code or supporting legal teams, are now performed by AI, especially in tech and finance.
He added that this trend could worsen inequality, locking out those without elite networks, and suggested that schools begin teaching AI literacy to prepare the next generation of workers.
Andrew Challenger, senior vice president of the firm, also pointed to other pressures fueling the job crisis. “We are seeing the federal budget cuts implemented by DOGE impact non-profits and health care in addition to the government,” as reported by CBS News.
Retailers are also laying off workers at record rates. Over 80,000 jobs were cut in that sector through July, a 250% increase from last year. The firm blames rising tariffs, inflation, and falling consumer demand.
The Independent reports that Josh Bershin, CEO of workforce consultancy The Josh Bersin Company, said, “There’s basically a blank check to go out and buy these AI tools […] then they go out and say, as far as head count: No more hiring.”
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Thousands of ChatGPT Chats Accidentally Made Public
- Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
Thousands of ChatGPT users were shocked to find out that their private chats became publicly visible on Google searches.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Over 4,000 ChatGPT chats appeared in Google search results.
- Users misunderstood the “Make discoverable” checkbox when sharing chats.
- Chats revealed drug use, trauma, and mental health details.
OpenAI quickly pulled the controversial feature which allowed chats to be indexed by search engines, but the event triggered widespread user privacy concerns.
Fast Company first reported the issue, uncovering more than 4,000 ChatGPT chats accessible via a simple Google search. These conversations exposed personal information, including mental health concerns, drug use, family issues, and trauma. Even though the chats did not display usernames, the included details sometimes made it possible to identify individuals.
The problem stemmed from a small checkbox labeled “Make this chat discoverable” that appeared when users clicked “Share.” Many were confused, and misunderstood this option, as a brief and lightly formatted note at the bottom gave insufficient explanation about the consequences.
ArsTechnica reports that OpenAI’s Chief Information Security Officer Dane Stuckey said on X that only users who opted in had their chats indexed, calling the experiment “short-lived.” Still, he admitted the feature “introduced too many opportunities for folks to accidentally share things they didn’t intend to.”
AI ethicist Carissa Véliz criticized the practice: “I’m just shocked. That Google is logging in these extremely sensitive conversations is just astonishing,” as reported by Fast Company. She added, “It’s also further confirmation that this company, OpenAI, is not trustworthy, that they don’t take privacy seriously, no matter what they say.”
A Google spokesperson told Ars Technica that indexing depends on what publishers make public: “Neither Google nor any other search engine controls what pages are made public on the web.”
Cybersecurity expert Rachel Tobac warned, “People expect they can use tools like ChatGPT completely privately, but the reality is that many users aren’t fully grasping that these platforms have features that could unintentionally leak their most private questions, stories, and fears,” as reported by Fast Company.
OpenAI has promised to remove exposed chats from search engines and restore user trust.
