The story goes that AI is coming for entry-level jobs. But new research from the LSE, Oxford, and the New York Fed tells a different story: when economists control for remote work, the AI effect nearly disappears. Scott breaks down why working from home — not automation — is the real force behind the youth hiring crisis, what it’s doing to young workers’ mental health, and why showing up might be the most undervalued career move in 2026.
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