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UK youth unemployment crisis and AI job fears prompt expert warning of civil unrest before mass unemployment
In Vietnam, the software outsourcing industry is facing a shift as AI reduces the value of low-cost labor, prompting a move toward higher-skilled engineering. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, over one million young people are out of work, and AI is expected to eliminate millions more jobs. Economist Carl Frey warns that civil unrest will likely occur before mass unemployment, drawing on past protests against disruptive technologies. The article highlights the need for governments and businesses to adapt to AI's impact on the job market.

Updated Sep 20, 2026 First reported Sep 19, 2026