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LinkedIn data shows AI isn’t to blame for hiring decline… yet

LinkedIn data indicates a 20% decline in hiring since 2022, attributing the trend to higher interest rates rather than AI automation. The report suggests AI has not yet significantly impacted hiring decisions, though it remains a potential future factor.

Background

AI automation has raised concerns about job displacement across industries, with many fearing it could reduce human hiring. Economic factors like interest rates also significantly influence corporate hiring behaviors.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Apr 16, 2026 at 02:51 AM
Score
5.0 / 10