The impact of AI on youth unemployment
A Greater London Authority (GLA) report from April 2026 estimates that around 46 per cent of London’s workforce are in roles that could be at risk of automation, compared to 38 per cent in the wider UK.1
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown significantly in the last few years, but that growth is particularly worrying for London’s young people.
The Milburn Review’s interim report found that AI and automation are likely to add “further pressure to the entry-level labour market.”2 A major reason for this, is the types of vacancies that have traditionally been popular with young first-time entrants into the job market, are the same roles more exposed to automation.
Tomorrow, the London Assembly Economy, Culture and Skills Committee will meet to continue its investigation into youth unemployment in London, focussing on the role of AI in job availability.
The Committee will also hear from employers about the barriers and opportunities for young people seeking employment in London.
Guests are:
Panel 1: Hiring young people: the view from employers (10am – 11.30am):
- Erin Walsh, Director, West London Alliance
- Rob Brooks, Senior Manager: Workforce, NHS North East London
- Allen Simpson, Chief Executive, UKHospitality
Panel 2: The impact of technology and AI on youth unemployment (11.30am – 1pm):
- Lizzie Crowley, Senior Public Policy Manager, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
- Oliver Nash, Associate Director of Innovation, Institute for the Future of Work
- Natan Doron, Mayoral Head of Policy
- Theo Blackwell, Chief Digital Officer, GLA
The meeting will take place on Tuesday 10 November at 10am in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Churchie Way, E16 1ZE.
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes to editors
- GLA Economics, London’s workforce exposure to generative artificial intelligence, April 2026
- Young people and work: interim report, updated 13 July 2026, paragraph 271
- Read the agenda in full.
- Bassam Mahfouz AM, Chair of the Economy, Culture and Skills Committee, is available for interviews.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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