MIT researcher warns automating Gen Z entry jobs could cripple future talent pipelines

MIT researcher Andrew McAfee cautions that automating entry-level roles for Gen Z may erode the apprenticeship system and weaken firms' future AI talent.

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MIT researcher Andrew McAfee cautions that automating entry-level roles for Gen Z may erode the apprenticeship system and weaken firms' future AI talent.

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Updated 30 Jul 2026, 23:14 UTC