Over 45 and looking for a job? AI thinks you might be too old
The aging population is a global success story. People are, on average, living longer, healthier lives. The World Health Organization estimates that from 2015 to 2050, those aged over 60 will increase from 12% to 22% of the world's population—but our workplaces have not kept up with these demographic shifts.
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May 29, 2026 Over 45 and looking for a job? AI thinks you might be too old by Alysia Blackham, University of Melbourne edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Editors' notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked trusted source proofread The GIST Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The aging population is a global success story. People are, on average, living longer, healthier lives.
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