UK Entry-Level Job Vacancies Plunge Following ChatGPT Launch, Research Reveals
A recent study has uncovered a significant decline in the number of new entry-level job opportunities across the UK since the launch of the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT. According to data analyzed by job search engine Adzuna, vacancies for graduate jobs, apprenticeships, internships, and junior roles that do not require a degree have fallen by 32%.
This substantial drop highlights the early labor market impacts linked to the rapid integration and deployment of advanced AI technologies. Entry-level positions traditionally serve as critical stepping stones for young professionals and those entering the workforce, making this decrease a particular cause for concern among policymakers, educators, and employers.
The research suggests that AI-driven automation and efficiencies may be reshaping hiring patterns, especially for roles that often involve routine tasks now increasingly handled by AI systems. While the technology promises productivity gains and innovation, the unintended consequence appears to be fewer traditional opportunities that allow workers to gain essential experience and skills.
The findings come amid broader conversations about the societal implications of AI, with sectors grappling with how best to balance technological advancement with employment accessibility. As AI tools become more widespread, there is intensifying debate over the need for adaptation in workforce training and education to prepare individuals for changing job landscapes.
In addition to job market shifts, recent reports indicate rising cybersecurity threats, with more than 25% of UK businesses experiencing cyber-attacks in the past year, underscoring the multifaceted challenges facing organizations today.
As the UK workforce encounters these evolving conditions, stakeholders are calling for strategic responses to support job creation, skills development, and cybersecurity resilience in the era of AI.
This report draws on findings published by Adzuna and related research on employment and technological trends in the UK.
