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        "msgid": "ai-shrinks-job-opportunities-for-new-graduates-fresh-grads-anxious-1776988320",
        "date": "2026-04-23 22:05:00",
        "title": "AI Shrinks Job Opportunities for New Graduates, Fresh Grads Anxious",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "bisnis",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reducing entry-level job openings, particularly affecting fresh graduates who face intensified competition as companies prioritise efficiency over new hires. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has highlighted this trend, noting that business leaders are increasingly relying on AI to grow operations without significantly expanding their workforce, coining the phrase 'flat is the new up'. He advocates for balancing AI's integration to enhance human productivity rather than replace it, urging new graduates to adapt by acquiring AI skills to remain competitive.",
        "content": "<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being utilised across\nvarious job sectors. From administration and customer service to\ncreative work, many tasks previously performed by humans are now\ngradually being assisted or even replaced by AI technology.<\/p>\n<p>For young people, particularly new graduates seeking their first job,\nthis situation presents a new challenge. The job market is becoming more\ncompetitive as companies begin to curb the recruitment of new employees\nfor efficiency reasons.<\/p>\n<p>This issue has also caught the attention of former UK Prime Minister\nRishi Sunak, who believes AI is already causing entry-level job\nvacancies to diminish. According to him, the concerns of fresh graduates\nabout their career futures are well-founded.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that many company leaders privately admit that hiring young\nworkers is slowing down because companies are now more reliant on AI.\n\u2018There is reason to worry and think about the future,\u2019 he said, as\nquoted from BBC on Thursday, 23 April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>This phenomenon is most evident in the services sector, such as law,\naccounting, and the creative industry, which have traditionally been\nprimary destinations for many new graduates. Companies are now seen as\nable to continue growing without needing to add many employees.<\/p>\n<p>Sunak, who is now an advisor to AI companies Anthropic and Microsoft,\nmentioned that CEOs are even starting to use the term \u2018flat is the new\nup\u2019. This means businesses continue to grow, but the number of employees\ndoes not increase significantly.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018They talk about the concept that they think they can continue to\ndevelop their business without having to significantly increase the\nnumber of workers because they are starting to see how they can leverage\nAI.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Many companies are now more selective in opening job vacancies,\nespecially for junior positions. On the other hand, the ability to use\nAI is beginning to become an added value when applying for jobs.\nTherefore, new graduates are not only required to have a degree or\ninternship experience but must also quickly adapt to technological\ndevelopments.<\/p>\n<p>Sunak believes that AI should be used to help humans work better, not\nentirely to replace them. \u2018We must think about how to balance so that AI\nis used in a positive way\u2026 to help people do their jobs better, not\nreplace them.\u2019<\/p>",
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