Gen Z men in the US are falling behind as women thrive in health care jobs amid AI disruption

A widening gender gap in unemployment is troubling America's youngest workers. In the first quarter of 2025, 9.1% of Gen Z men were unemployed, compared to 6.6% of women. This disparity is fueled by AI's impact on traditionally male-dominated fields like tech, while women thrive in the booming healthcare sector, creating a significant shift in the job market.