Recent UK graduate outcome data indicates that demand for computer science and economics graduates has weakened, with economists pointing to AI as a possible cause. Economics graduates also saw fewer well-paid finance roles. The findings challenge the long-held view that these subjects guarantee strong employment.
Anthropic has published an economic scenario model projecting three possible paths for the US economy through 2030. In the most extreme case, output would double every 4.5 years while unemployment among knowledge workers climbs to 17.9%. The company presents that outcome as a worst-case scenario rather than a likely baseline.
New analysis from environmental thinktank Verdant estimates that UK datacentres will employ about 10,400 people, far below the roughly 40,000 jobs the tech sector has projected. The research also highlights the large energy demands these facilities place on the grid.