tl;dr: Aggregate employment data shows little evidence of an AI-driven jobs apocalypse—unemployment in AI-exposed occupations isn't rising faster than in less-exposed ones—though recent graduates in fields like software and customer service appear to be disproportionately affected, with hiring declines that may partly reflect AI (alongside rate hikes and post-pandemic corrections). Productivity studies show generally positive but uneven gains, mostly benefiting less-skilled workers, while firm adoption is accelerating rapidly but remains concentrated in tech and finance, with most companies still in pilot phases. Historical parallels suggest measurable economic impacts may take years to materialize.