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College grads in ‘AI-proof’ careers like psychology and education are seeing negative returns on their degrees

As AI reshapes white-collar work, new research shows that some of the most popular graduate degrees are actually leaving holders worse off financially.

By Jake AngeloApril 4, 2026
Delta CEO Ed Bastian
How Delta uses Tom Brady to train its 100,000 workforce on leadership and a winner’s mindset
By Emma BurleighApril 4, 2026
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AI’s next frontier is the real world
By Alex IsraelApril 4, 2026
Depressed worker feel tried after overwork and disappointed for his job or being fired.
The jobs report looks good ‘for the wrong reasons,’ top economist warns: It’s hiding how many Americans are giving up
By Eva RoytburgApril 3, 2026
workers
A Yale economist says AGI won’t automate most jobs—because they’re not worth the trouble
By Nick LichtenbergApril 4, 2026
A woman working alone in an office
MIT created duplicate AI workers to tackle thousands of different tasks. The verdict? Most of the time AI is still just ‘minimally sufficient’
By Tristan BoveApril 3, 2026
Latest Stories
Microsoft just turned 51. Here’s a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now
Big TechMicrosoft just turned 51. Here’s a look at an iconic 1978 photo of its first employees and where they are now
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 4, 2026
Scott Kupor sits at a table gesturing with both hands.
PoliticsThe Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won’t rule out conflict of interest risks
By Sasha RogelbergApril 4, 2026
MUSCAT, OMAN - Locals visit Muscat Anchorage near the Strait of Hormuz on March 30, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. Several Chinese-owned vessels were reportedly able to transit the Strait of Hormuz today, the day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran would allow 20 ships to cross through the vital waterway. (Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images)
EnergyIran’s military may be decimated, but it’s winning the energy war as it controls who gets cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz
By Jordan BlumApril 4, 2026
rick steves holds american flag
PoliticsTravel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes
By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026
Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they travel more than 110,000 miles from home
InnovationArtemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they travel more than 110,000 miles from home
By Marcia Dunn and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
Checking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as Iran war sends jet fuel costs up nearly 100% in major hubs
Travel & LeisureChecking a bag on United Airlines now costs $10 more as Iran war sends jet fuel costs up nearly 100% in major hubs
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says ‘it’s war’
PoliticsAt least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says ‘it’s war’
By Sam Mednick, Konstantin Toropin, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026
man silhouette two computer screens
CybersecurityInternet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and ‘it’s the tip of the iceberg’
By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026
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Workday got nearly 80% of its employees to use AI—and it took more than just one general training
AIWorkday got nearly 80% of its employees to use AI—and it took more than just one general training
By Paige McGlauflin and HR BrewSeptember 25, 2025
  • Goodwill CEO says he’s preparing for an influx of jobless Gen Zers because of AI—and warns, a youth unemployment crisis is already happening
    SuccessGoodwill CEO says he’s preparing for an influx of jobless Gen Zers because of AI—and warns, a youth unemployment crisis is already happening
    By Orianna Rosa RoyleSeptember 21, 2025
A young person with yellow hair and wired headphones walks in front of the Starbucks coffee shop, looking in.
North AmericaStarbucks chases Gen Z nostalgia, betting $1 billion on plan to bring back the ‘third place’
By Eva RoytburgSeptember 25, 2025
Suzy Welch uncovered the reason Gen Z seems unhireable: Their workplace values don’t match their Gen X and millennial bosses
Future of WorkSuzy Welch uncovered the reason Gen Z seems unhireable: Their workplace values don’t match their Gen X and millennial bosses
By Sydney LakeSeptember 25, 2025
Ex–Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns U.S. tech workers: Competing with China’s grueling 12-hour workdays means sacrificing work-life balance
Future of WorkEx–Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns U.S. tech workers: Competing with China’s grueling 12-hour workdays means sacrificing work-life balance
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 25, 2025
Ron Wyden
Personal FinancePeter Thiel’s $5 billon tax-free account spurred a new 401(k) rule that now impacts high-earning Americans over 50
By Ashley LutzSeptember 25, 2025
Shadow economy
CommentaryThe shadow AI economy isn’t rebellion, it’s an $8.1 billion signal that Fortune 500 CEOs are measuring the wrong things
By Lexi ReeseSeptember 25, 2025
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    Workplace CultureMeet the millennial managers ‘stuck between a rock and a hard place’: they’re taking ‘sanity days,’ dodging layoffs and trying to stay out of the ER
    By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 20, 2025
Derrick Hayes
Success‘Tyler Perry said something to me I’ll never forget’: Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks CEO learned a big lesson on when ‘to leave them in the sand’
By Emma BurleighSeptember 25, 2025
Young professional
CommentaryGen Z’s hiring nightmare is really about discrimination. ‘Youngism’ is worse than AI when it comes to eating entry-level jobs
By Jennifer MossSeptember 24, 2025
Gen Z
Future of WorkNearly one in 5 Gen Zers is ‘very concerned’ that AI will take their job in the next 2 years, Deutsche Bank says. Boomers and Gen X aren’t bothered
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 24, 2025
Dominik Asam behind a microphone
SuccessCFO of $320 billion software firm: AI will help us ‘afford to have less people’ but if we do it wrong, it will be a ‘catastrophe’
By Preston ForeSeptember 24, 2025
Close up photo of Jerome Powell looking over his glasses.
EconomyJerome Powell says Gen Z without tech skills are getting crushed in the ’low-hire, low-fire’ job market—and colleges are failing them
By Eva RoytburgSeptember 23, 2025
  • Trump imposes $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas and unveils $1 million ‘gold card’ as pathway to U.S. citizenship
    North AmericaTrump imposes $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas and unveils $1 million ‘gold card’ as pathway to U.S. citizenship
    By Barbara Ortutay, Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressSeptember 20, 2025
Jim Farley
SuccessFord’s CEO: America is ignoring the ‘essential economy’ as AI eats entry-level white-collar jobs
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 23, 2025
Is AI-generated ‘workslop’ to blame for a lack of productivity gains?
NewslettersIs AI-generated ‘workslop’ to blame for a lack of productivity gains?
By Beatrice NolanSeptember 23, 2025
Matthew McConaughey
SuccessMatthew McConaughey reveals why he turned down $14.5 million role and calls out the ‘comfort crisis’ plaguing Gen Z men
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 23, 2025
Top analysts say Trump’s tariffs will suppress wage growth as companies cut costs to pay for them
EconomyTop analysts say Trump’s tariffs will suppress wage growth as companies cut costs to pay for them
By Jim EdwardsSeptember 23, 2025
‘Shark Tank’ star Lori Greiner doesn’t believe in a 5 a.m. wake-up call: ‘Waking up early doesn’t give you more time. It simply shifts your schedule’
Success‘Shark Tank’ star Lori Greiner doesn’t believe in a 5 a.m. wake-up call: ‘Waking up early doesn’t give you more time. It simply shifts your schedule’
By Sydney LakeSeptember 23, 2025
This Gen X tech founder has a message for Jamie Dimon, Andy Jassy, and any CEO demanding a return to the office: You’re not serious about AI
SuccessThis Gen X tech founder has a message for Jamie Dimon, Andy Jassy, and any CEO demanding a return to the office: You’re not serious about AI
By Orianna Rosa RoyleSeptember 23, 2025
Alex Karp gives a peace sign
SuccessPalantir CEO says Gen Z can either have a social life at age 20 or be successful—but they can’t do both
By Preston ForeSeptember 23, 2025
Warren Buffett (left) on the back of a golf cart with Charlie Munger
Future of WorkBillionaire Warren Buffett made his first million by 32—now he’s telling Gen Z the key to getting rich isn’t just hard work, but the company you keep
By Preston ForeSeptember 23, 2025
Ben Minicucci
CommentaryWhy now is the time to innovate for smarter air traffic control
By Ben MinicucciSeptember 23, 2025
Self-made millionaire behind $4 billion Skims says it all began with a cold call to Kris Jenner: ‘I have no delusions of who gets to run a business’
SuccessSelf-made millionaire behind $4 billion Skims says it all began with a cold call to Kris Jenner: ‘I have no delusions of who gets to run a business’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleSeptember 23, 2025
Mike Bloomberg
SuccessBillionaire Mike Bloomberg was fired after dedicating 15 years of his career to Salomon Brothers—the next morning, he founded his media empire
By Emma BurleighSeptember 23, 2025
Charlie Kirk
SuccessCharlie Kirk had a message for the over 2 million unemployed Gen Z NEET men: You don’t need college to make your dreams happen
By Preston ForeSeptember 22, 2025
Former Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn says tariffs are the reason you’re having a hard time finding a job
EconomyFormer Trump economic adviser Gary Cohn says tariffs are the reason you’re having a hard time finding a job
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 22, 2025
Annoyed worker at desk.
SuccessWhat is the ‘date them till you hate them’ trend that’s coming to a workplace near you
By Jessica CoacciSeptember 22, 2025
Gen Z job crisis: Maybe there are just too many college graduates now
EconomyGen Z job crisis: Maybe there are just too many college graduates now
By Jason MaSeptember 21, 2025
Jerome Powell
EconomyTop economists and Jerome Powell agree that Gen Z’s hiring nightmare is real—and it’s not about AI eating entry-level jobs
By Nick Lichtenberg and Eva RoytburgSeptember 21, 2025
Zohran Mamdani
CommentaryIf New Mexico can figure out universal child care, so can New York City
By Yasser SalemSeptember 21, 2025
Robert Herjavec sitting on the set of Shark Tank
SuccessThis Shark Tank star became a millionaire by 26—he tells Gen Z to be great at just one thing because ‘the world doesn’t reward general talent’
By Preston ForeSeptember 21, 2025
Insomnia Cookies founder and CEO Seth Berkowitz
SuccessInsomnia Cookies’ CEO runs a sweets empire worth $350 million—but as a college junior he delivered cookies across campus at 2 a.m.
By Emma BurleighSeptember 21, 2025
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