A major study from Stanford University shows that AI tools are hurting young workers in the United States. The research found that workers aged 22 to 25 lost 13% of their jobs since late 2022 when AI became popular. This is the first big study to prove AI is taking jobs from new workers.

The biggest job losses happened in software engineering and customer service. Young workers in these fields saw their jobs drop by 20% while older workers in the same jobs actually got more work. This shows AI is not affecting all workers the same way.

Meanwhile, many companies are dealing with AI shame. Almost half of all workers (48.8%) hide their use of AI tools at work because they fear being judged. This creates problems because workers want to learn AI but feel scared to admit they use it.

Interestingly, older workers are embracing AI more than expected. Some workers in their 80s and 90s are learning AI tools and using them to help their work. However, hiring managers are less likely to hire older workers for AI-related jobs.

For businesses, this creates both challenges and opportunities. Companies need to train their workers better and be more open about AI use. The study shows that AI can either replace workers or help them do better work. The key difference is how companies choose to use the technology and whether they focus on automation or helping workers improve their skills.