Fast Food Workers Are Training Their AI Replacements And How This Could Impact The US Economy

Now you might be thinking, oh well it is just fast food, but please keep in mind, fast food ranks among the top industries by employment according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employing nearly four million people as of 2025. And those working in it are some of the most economically vulnerable people in the American workforce. Nearly 68% are under the age of 24, 65% are women, and the majority are people of color living paycheck to paycheck in communities where fast food is often one of the only reliable entry points into employment.