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A groundbreaking study from Stanford University reveals that AI is significantly affecting entry-level jobs, particularly impacting workers aged 22 to 25 in AI-exposed industries such as software development and customer service. The research, led by economist Erik Brynjolfsson, analyzed high-frequency payroll records from ADP, the largest payroll software firm in the U.S., finding a 13% decline in employment for early-career workers in these sectors. This decline is attributed to the adoption of generative AI tools, which have not affected older, more experienced workers in the same fields. The study underscores the need for a shift toward an AI augmentation model in workplaces, where AI tools are used to enhance rather than replace human work.