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Big Companies Are Starting to Hire Again, Defying Predictions of AI Wipeout

Large U.S. companies are increasing hiring, contradicting forecasts that artificial intelligence would eliminate millions of jobs, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of Labor Department data. The Journal found that hiring rates at firms with at least 5,000 employees have risen in recent months, with the overall U.S. economy adding 254,000 jobs in September 2024, far exceeding economists' expectations.

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Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/business/big-companies-are-starting-to-hire-again-defying-predictions-of-ai-wipeout-f4974e99

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