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NBER Working Papers · September 28, 2026 · On the brief until October 12, 2026

The Early Impacts of AI on Employment among Recent College Graduates -- by Robert W. Fairlie, Jane Wu

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Failing to cause an early spike in college graduate unemployment

A 2026 study examined employment data to measure whether artificial intelligence displaced recent college graduates. Researchers found no significant spike in graduate unemployment compared to older degree holders or young workers without degrees. The evidence shows workplace technology adoption has not yet caused a measurable drop in hiring for new graduates.

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