Ireland Reports AI Reduces Young Workers' Employment

The Irish Department of Finance said Wednesday that AI exposure has slowed employment growth in high-risk sectors, with financial services and ICT each growing about 4% between 2023 and 2025 versus over 6% in lower-risk sectors. It found young workers aged 15–29 in high-risk sectors fell 1%, tech-sector youth employment dropped over 20% while 30–59 year olds rose 12%, and warns hiring slowdowns are reducing entry-level opportunities.