AI Drives Over 76,000 US Job Losses in 2025 with Entry-Level Positions Hit Hardest

In 2025, artificial intelligence is radically reshaping the U.S. job market, particularly devastating entry-level white-collar roles as companies automate routine tasks to boost efficiency. Research reveals that AI poses significant risks to jobs such as market research analysts and sales representatives, with nearly 50 million U.S. jobs potentially vulnerable, while managerial roles are less affected. Major corporations, including Amazon, have announced substantial job cuts, reflecting both AI adoption and economic pressures following the pandemic hiring surge. Goldman Sachs reports that although AI is currently used mainly to drive productivity and growth, workforce reductions are expected to accelerate, with forecasts of up to an 11% headcount reduction within three years, especially in customer support, administrative, and IT roles. Experts caution that the prevailing narrative that AI will create more jobs than it destroys is overly optimistic, as many new AI-related roles demand advanced degrees, leaving graduates with bachelor’s degrees at a disadvantage. This shift underscores a growing disconnect between educational investment and job market realities, fueling anxiety among younger workers and prompting calls for a reevaluation of workforce development strategies.