Young people hate today's job market. You can't blame it all on AI

Young Americans are increasingly anxious about job market challenges, with only 20% believing it's a good time to find quality jobs. While AI's role is debated, uncertainty around economic shifts, geopolitical factors, and AI adoption has led employers to freeze hiring. Recent college graduates face higher unemployment (5.6%) compared to the overall rate (4.2%), and many are turning to gig work despite initial employment gains.