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Study Reveals AI Adoption Linked To 13% Decline In Entry-Level Jobs

• Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
• Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

Three Stanford University researchers published a study on Tuesday revealing that generative AI adoption is linked to a 13% decline in entry level jobs. The study presents evidence of how the technology is impacting young workers in the United States.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

• A study reveals AI adoption is linked to a 13% decline in entry level jobs.
• Since 2022, job positions for workers between 22 to 25 years old have declined.
• Researchers explain that not all AI uses affect equally, AI automation substitutes workers but AI augmentation increases demand.

According to the study , early-career workers aged 22 to 25 have seen fewer job opportunities in areas where AI can automate tasks. The researchers noted that certain occupations such as customer service representatives and software developers have been significantly affected. In contrast, the demand for experienced workers in the same field remains the same or shows signs of growth.

“Overall employment continues to grow robustly, but employment growth for young workers in particular has been stagnant since late 2022,” states the document.

The researchers analyzed the job market and provided several explanations for why and how entry-level jobs are being impacted by AI. They noted a distinction between jobs where AI can automate tasks and replace workers versus jobs where AI can augment productivity and complement existing tasks.

“Not all uses of AI are associated with declines in employment,” states the document. “While we find employment declines for young workers in occupations where AI primarily automates work, we find employment growth in occupations in which AI use is most augmentative.”

The team also used queries in AI models such as Claude to evaluate the specific tasks and requirements of different jobs, analyzing how those tasks might be automated or enhanced by AI.

The study highlights that while multiple factors can influence job market trends—including the COVID-19 pandemic—the impact of AI has been noticeable since 2022.

According to CNBC , the study hasn’t been peer-reviewed yet but provides compelling evidence of AI’s current impact on the job market.

Other recent research has also examined AI’s effect on employment. A few days ago, a study revealed that 10,000 jobs were lost in July in the U.S. due to the adoption of advanced technology, the highest number since 2020. A United Nations report shared in April states that 40% of the jobs across the world will be affected by generative AI .

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Tokyo Shares AI-Generated Mount Fuji Eruption Video to Prepare Citizens

• Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
• Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager

Japanese officials from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government have released an AI-generated video simulating a Mount Fuji eruption to mark Volcanic Disaster Preparedness Day on Sunday.

In a rush? Here are the quick facts:

• The Tokyo Metropolitan Government released an AI-generated video simulating a Mount Fuji eruption.
• The realistic video showed how the volcanic ashes could cover the Japanese city within two hours and the consequences of the tragic scenario.
• Japanese officials explained that the goal is to raise awareness.

According to CNN , the realistic video showed volcanic ash covering the sky and Tokyo’s buildings and vehicles, attempting to show the city’s 20 million residents what could happen if the volcano erupted.

Mount Fuji has not erupted since 1707, but it remains an active volcano. “The moment may arrive without any warning,” was one of the messages in the AI-generated video. It also warns that the volcano ashes could cover the Japanese city within two hours, disrupting power, food supplies, and traffic, while posing serious health risks.

In January, the Japanese government announced that there was an 80% chance the territory could be affected by a severe earthquake. And, while experts also warn that these predictions can never be significantly accurate, Tokyo officials have preferred to pursue an impactful prevention campaign.

🌋 Tokyo releases AI-generated video of Mount Fuji erupting.. It is all part of an artificial intelligence-generated video the Tokyo Metropolitan Government released last week to raise awareness of what could happen to the capital if Mount Fuji erupted. 🌋 pic.twitter.com/PFKKT2Rcu4 — Global𝕏 (@GlobaltrekX) August 26, 2025

The Japanese government explained that even if there are no signs of Fuji’s eruption, the goal is to raise awareness. “The simulation is designed to equip residents with accurate knowledge and preparedness measures they can take in case of an emergency,” said the Tokyo government in a recent statement.

In March, the Japanese government also warned residents to keep a two-week supply of essentials at home in case of emergency. As a country highly vulnerable to natural disasters, Japan continuously prepares for a range of scenarios, from typhoons and earthquakes to floods and volcanic eruptions.

AI is increasingly playing a role in disaster preparedness, helping scientists predict natural phenomena and unexpected events. NASA and MBI recently developed an open-source AI system called Surya to predict solar activity. Scientists are also using AI models to anticipate viral evolution as part of pandemic preparedness .