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Remote work, not AI, fuels youth unemployment: Fed study

A new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York suggests that the increase in remote work, rather than artificial intelligence, is the primary cause of higher unemployment rates among young, inexperienced workers. The research indicates that businesses are hesitant to hire recent graduates for remote positions due to the challenges in providing adequate training and mentorship from a distance. This reluctance has led to a notable rise in unemployment for younger college graduates in roles that can be performed remotely, while older workers in similar positions have seen their unemployment rates decline. AI

IMPACT Remote work policies, not AI adoption, are identified as the main driver of increased youth unemployment, suggesting a need for businesses to re-evaluate hiring and training strategies.

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Remote work, not AI, fuels youth unemployment: Fed study

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Christopher Rugaber ·

    New Fed study shows remote work, not AI, is driving higher unemployment in younger workers

    The Federal Reserve Bank of New York found companies preferred to hire more experienced workers for jobs that can be done remotely as opposed to non-remote jobs.