Research Study: Generative AI as Seniority-Biased Technological Change in U.S. Labor Markets
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Summary
This research paper examines whether generative AI represents a form of seniority-biased technological change that disproportionately affects junior workers compared to senior workers. Using comprehensive U.S. résumé and job posting data covering nearly 62 million workers across 285,000 firms from 2015-2025, the study tracks within-firm employment dynamics by seniority level and identifies patterns of AI adoption impact.
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Using U.S. résumé and job posting data covering nearly 62 million workers in 285,000 firms (2015-2025), we track within-firm employment dynamics by seniority
We identify AI adoption patterns and their differential impact on workers based on seniority levels
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