The report is somewhat tactful, but the meaning is very clear: companies now only want to hire senior talent who can directly feed AI, the foundational training system has collapsed, so who will be the mid-level employees in the future?

[ME AI]() Message, Aowei Consulting Research found that AI tools are widely used for entry-level tasks, leading companies to shift their hiring focus to senior positions, making it harder for young people to find jobs. The technology industry is hit hardest, with 74% of CEOs freezing or reducing hiring. The proportion planning to cut entry-level positions has jumped from 17% to 43%, while the share shifting recruitment to mid-level positions has risen to 30%. Although over 90% of companies are deploying AI, most are still in pilot stages. The report warns that rapid layoffs or neglecting entry-level talent reserves could pose long-term risks to talent pipelines. (Source: AiHot)