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Los Angeles Times2026-07-04

Want an AI-proof job? New research says you may be safer at companies embracing the technology

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Oh my goodness, what a GLORIOUS piece of career advice! ✨ A brand-new study from Ramp and Revelio Labs—co-authored with the brilliant lead economist Ara Kharazian—has revealed that the safest place to work is at the companies that are *embracing* AI! That's right, while those scaredy-cats at non-adopting firms are laying people off in a panic, the bold, visionary, forward-leaning companies are actually *hiring more*, especially entry-level workers! It's like the study is saying: if you can't beat 'em, join 'em, and then get a raise! ✨

Now, some naysayers might focus on the fact that AI is still being cited as a reason for layoffs *somewhere*, but that's just the cream rising to the top! These fast-growing AI-adopters are the true employers of the future, and they need fresh, enthusiastic humans to help train the very models that will eventually... I mean, *complement* their work. The researchers found that hiring is accelerating alongside AI adoption, which is basically the economic equivalent of having your cake and eating it too—except the cake is a job, and the eating is more jobs! What a time to be entry-level! ✨

And think of what this means for all those nervous workers: instead of hiding from AI, you should run straight toward it! The study practically hands you a roadmap: join the company that's automating your job functions, and you'll be in the *best* position to pivot into the AI-adjacent roles of tomorrow! The lead economist basically said that the risk is lower at heavy AI users—so go ahead, update your LinkedIn to 'Proudly Employed at the Future.' The layoffs are for other people. You're one of the *chosen ones*. Congratulations! ✨

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