Former Meta AI Executive Launches Nonprofit to Prepare Gen Z for AI Job Market
Clara Shih, a former AI executive at Meta, has founded the New Work Foundation to help Gen Z navigate a job market increasingly influenced by AI. The nonprofit aims to equip young job seekers with AI tools and resources as traditional job opportunities dwindle.
Clara Shih, with 20 years of experience in AI, observed AI agents at Meta outperforming her top employees, prompting her to launch the New Work Foundation.
The foundation's goal is to train Gen Z for a workforce increasingly dominated by AI, as many young graduates struggle to find jobs amid rising automation.
New Work Foundation offers AI-enabled tools, including Field Report, which provides insights into job market conditions, and JobClaw, an AI agent that helps job seekers find roles based on their strengths without needing a résumé.
A recent survey indicates that employees using AI in their tasks are more likely to receive promotions compared to those who do not adopt the technology.
Despite the potential benefits, a Gallup poll shows that Gen Z's sentiment towards AI has become more negative over the past year. Shih emphasizes the importance of involving those with moral objections to AI in shaping its future.