Is AI Really to Blame for High Unemployment Among Recent Graduates? What Economists Say

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By EditorDavidAug 22, 2026, 1:00 pm185 ptsTrendingTop
47% of recent graduates say AI has already impacted hiring in their field, according to an April survey from ZipRecruiter. "But is AI really the problem, or is it more complicated?" asks NPR. "Here's what economists have to say." According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the unemployment rate for…

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