Recent College Graduates Defy Predictions of AI Related Unemployment

By Kyle Orland · Ars Technica · 2026-09-25

Ars Technica reports that the 2026 labor market remains surprisingly stable for new degree holders despite fears of automation. Data from the summer shows a 7.3 percent unemployment rate for this demographic, a figure that aligns closely with historical norms recorded since 2022.

Ars Technica reports that the 2026 labor market remains surprisingly stable for new degree holders despite fears of automation. Data from the summer shows a 7.3 percent unemployment rate for this demographic, a figure that aligns closely with historical norms recorded since 2022.