How the AI jobspocolypse is playing out for young NYC tech workers

Business Insider | 15-09-2026 11:13am |

Entry-level tech job postings in New York City have fallen 49% from 2022 to 2025, the largest decline of any career field, according to a September report by the think tank Center for an Urban Future. The report, titled 'Strengthening NYC's Entry-Level Tech Pathways in the Age of AI,' suggests that AI's rise and economic factors like interest rates are impacting the entry-level tech job market. Despite the decline, NYC's tech sector remains strong, though high living costs may drive tech talent elsewhere. Business Insider has reported on the impact of generative AI on the job market, hitting recent college grads and early professionals hardest.

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