The Two-Speed Job Market: Why AI Startups Are Hiring While the Rest of the Economy Freezes

U.S. payroll employment fell by 23,000 jobs in July 2026, a sharp contrast with the hiring activity still visible across the artificial intelligence sector. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that unemployment held at 4.1%, while the civilian labor force shrank by 264,000 people. The broader picture is a labor market with […]