What is making it difficult for Junior devs to be hired is not AI. That is a diversion. The raise in interest rates a couple of years ago triggered many layoff

What is making it difficult for Junior devs to be hired is not AI. That is a diversion. The raise in interest rates a couple of years ago triggered many layoffs in the industry. When that happens salaries are squeezed. Experienced people work for less, and juniors have trouble finding job because they are now competing against people with plenty of experience.