What AI Could Mean for New York Job Seekers

New Yorkers looking for work may notice that artificial intelligence is changing the types of jobs companies offer. Some businesses are cutting back on entry level hiring because AI can now handle certain basic tasks. Other companies are hiring again and looking for workers who know how to use these new tools.

Some Entry Level Jobs Are Disappearing

A Gartner survey found that 22% of human resources leaders said someone at their company had stopped hiring for at least one type of entry level job because of AI. That could make it harder for young New Yorkers and recent college graduates to get their first chance in the workforce. Gartner also warned that companies could face worker shortages later if they stop hiring and training people now.

Most Companies Are Using AI

The same survey found that 95% of organizations used AI in some way during the past year. However, only one in five said the technology had brought major value to the company.

AI Is Not Doing Entire Jobs

A Google report looked at how AI is used in hundreds of different careers. It found that workers use AI for only about 20% of the tasks in a typical job. Most people use it to find information, develop ideas, learn, and complete parts of their work.

Some Companies Are Hiring Again

Although there have been fears that AI would lead to fewer jobs, some large American companies are starting to hire again. That does not mean jobs will stay the same. Employers may place more value on workers who can use AI while also bringing skills that technology cannot easily copy.

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What New York Workers Can Do

New York workers do not need to become computer experts, but learning basic AI skills may help. AI can help with parts of a job, but people are still needed to check its work, make decisions, and understand other people. AI may change how work gets done, but learning how to work with it could open new doors.