Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky warns that excluding young professionals from the workforce could create a leadership void in the future as companies rely more on artificial intelligence. Companies like Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Salesforce are reducing headcount to prioritize AI investments, hitting entry-level positions hardest. Postings for roles requiring zero to two years of experience have fallen by 29 percentage points, according to a global study by Randstad. Gen Z’s average tenure in the workforce is just 1.1 years, reducing opportunities for mentorship and long-term development. If early-career roles disappear, companies could face a shortage of future leaders.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Argues That AI Is ‘Mostly Going To Be A Tool,’ But Warns That Without Gen Z At The Bottom, There Will Be No Leaders At The Top