WeWork, Upwork CEOs Say AI Is Putting Major Pressure On Gen Z Hiring
WeWork CEO John Santora and Upwork CEO Hayden Brown assert that AI is intensifying pressure on entry-level hiring for Gen Z, with a notable shift towards freelance work and demand for AI-skilled professionals. While Santora highlights the need for training younger talent in "soft skills" that AI cannot replicate, Brown warns against "AI-washing" job cuts and emphasizes freelancers' adaptability to new technologies. Billionaire Mark Cuban suggests Gen Z, being "AI natives," are well-positioned to adapt by learning AI skills, diverging from investor Kevin O'Leary's focus on AI's productivity gains despite job losses.
https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/05/52683961/wework-upwork-ceos-say-ai-is-putting-major-pressure-on-gen-z-hiring