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Minnesota Employers and AI Part II: Labor Market Information Insights
4 Aug 2025
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There’s a lot of buzz—and some concern—about AI’s impact on jobs. You might have seen headlines quoting industry leaders who predict AI could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years, potentially causing widespread unemployment. While it’s always wise to be prepared, it’s important to maintain perspective.
This article is the second in a three-part series, written with the assistance of AI, covering what was discussed during the Workforce Wednesday session in July. AI is a hot topic in general and is clearly of high interest to Minnesota employers: 416 people attended July’s session. This blog series will break down what was covered on the session, but you are also invited to visit the Workforce Wednesday archive to watch a recording of the session, download a PDF of the presentation materials and access related resources.
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