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AI Skills Gap Hits New Grads Hard | Business and Finance News

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Recent grads are hit hardest as the job market cools, unemployment up 2.2 percentage points — driven by economic caution and a new AI skills barrier. With student loans looming, grads face a widening gap: over a third of employers now demand AI proficiency, a jump from last fall, leaving many unprepared and unemployed. AI isn’t just a trend — it’s a major hurdle amplifying the struggle for young workers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ad24d6e42285568

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