Young US software developers' employment down 20% since ChatGPT
Employment of 22-25 year-old US software developers has fallen 20% since Nov 2022, versus 4% for those aged 26-30.
20%Fall in employment, ages 22-25, since Nov 2022
4%Fall in employment, ages 26-30, since Nov 2022
Not yet known
- Whether ChatGPT caused the employment decline, since the story shows only timing
What we know
Data shared by a markets newsletter shows a 20% drop for ages 22-25 and 4% for 26-30 since ChatGPT launched. Commentators argue AI will improve fastest at coding and tool use, favoring software-using agents.
US software developer employment change since Nov 2022
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@KobeissiLetter
“employment among workers aged 22-25 has fallen -20%”
View post →@levie
“agents that can use software... will improve at a faster rate”
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