AI Didn't Cause Tech Jobs Bust, But Hinders Recovery

US information sector payrolls are 12% below their November 2022 peak, but the decline began before ChatGPT's launch, so AI is not the direct cause. However, AI demand is concentrated on senior workers with AI skills, slowing recovery for entry-level jobs.

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