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Young Americans feel more threatened by AI than young Chinese and career prospects

Young Americans report feeling more threatened by Artificial Intelligence than young Chinese, while a workforce report found 60% of the class of 2026 are pessimistic about careers despite job postings dropping.

This growing anxiety highlights the impact of automation on labor markets and the widening gap in economic confidence between the two nations.

  • The US job market has historically been more resilient to tech shifts than the Chinese market, though recent data suggests this trend is reversing for entry-level roles.
  • Artificial Intelligence adoption in the US workforce has accelerated by 30% since 2024, particularly in administrative and customer service sectors.
  • China's university enrollment reached 12 million students in 2025, creating a larger pool of graduates competing for fewer available positions compared to the US.
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