An alarming trend emerges from a recent report in Fortune: nearly 1 in 5 Gen Z workers say they’re very concerned that AI will eliminate their jobs within just the next two years. The anxiety is strongest among those in early-stage careers—writing, coding, analysis, and other roles commonly seen as vulnerable to generative AI systems.
For younger professionals, fewer years in the labor market means less buffer against disruption. While older or more established workers might shift into oversight, strategy, or creative tasks, early-career individuals could see fewer opportunities or increased instability. AI’s speed of adoption leaves little room for gradual adjustment in entry roles.
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“Nearly one in 5 Gen Zers is ‘very concerned’ that AI will put them out of work” — Fortune