AI IntelligenceOct 18, 2026AI Intelligence
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Anthropic has nearly stopped hiring junior staff for technical roles…
…with the share of junior positions among new hires dropping from 27% to 9% since early 2025. By August 2026, AI agents at the company were logging six times as many hours as humans, according to the company's research.
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Anthropic has nearly stopped hiring junior staff for technical roles, with the share of junior positions among new hires dropping from 27% to 9% since early 2025. By August 2026, AI agents at the company were logging six times as many hours as humans, according to the company's research.
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