TechCrunch AIApr 15, 2026Apr 16, 2026, 04:00 JST1 min read

LinkedIn attributes 20% hiring decline since 2022 to rising interest rates rather than AI automation concerns

3 Key Points

LinkedIn data reveals a 20% drop in hiring activity since 2022, contrary to widespread fears that AI adoption is eliminating jobs
The platform identifies higher interest rates as the primary driver of the slowdown, pointing to macroeconomic factors rather than technology displacement
The findings suggest AI has not yet become a significant factor in corporate hiring decisions or workforce reductions

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