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Israeli High-Tech Unemployment Hits Record High Amid AI Industry Shift

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First reported by Ynet · 4 hours ago

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Israeli high-tech unemployment has reached a record 16,300 in May 2024, driven by increased layoffs among experienced workers amid AI adoption. Despite sector growth, AI's rise correlates with more job seekers, though experts say AI complements rather than replaces human labor.

01Israeli high-tech unemployment hits a historic high of about 16,300 in May 2024.
0260% of unemployed are workers with up to four years’ experience, including many juniors.
03Unemployment among experienced workers (5+ years) more than doubled since 2023.
04High-tech sector employment grew to 404,000 in 2024 despite rising unemployment.
05Employment Service links unemployment rise to AI expansion and ChatGPT launch.
06Experts say AI is a supportive tool, not a replacement, and other economic factors also affect layoffs.

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