US Labor Market Holds But Fragility Deepens Amid Tariffs and Business Caution
US job growth held at 139,000 in May 2025, but revisions, rising jobless claims, and shrinking labor force point to growing fragility amid tariff uncertainty.
Anthropic’s survey of 80,508 Claude users shows people want AI to strip out administrative drag, manage schedules and reclaim time, even as concerns about accuracy and job loss keep adoption cautious.
A draft EU law would require employers to inform workers about algorithmic management systems, ban certain data uses, and ensure human review of major job decisions. The proposal marks a new approach to regulating workplace technology across Europe.
US job growth held at 139,000 in May 2025, but revisions, rising jobless claims, and shrinking labor force point to growing fragility amid tariff uncertainty.