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The Stanford study meticulously examined payroll data from Automatic Data Processing (ADP), which covers millions of employees across various sectors. The findings reveal a 16% relative decline in entry-level jobs within AI-exposed fields—including software development and customer support—since late 2022. This period coincides precisely with the public emergence of ChatGPT, suggesting a direct correlation between advanced AI tools and reduced opportunities for young, inexperienced workers entering the workforce.