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21 August 2026

Why a generation is choosing tools over desks as artificial intelligence sparks job concerns

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Source reporting: 7NEWS Australia

Why a generation is choosing tools over desks as artificial intelligence sparks job concerns

Forget the midlife crisis - young Australians are now experiencing an early career crisis.

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