[Stanford Analyst: Minimum Wage Increase Drives Robot Adoption, AI Has Significantly Impacted Entry-Level Jobs] DeepTech TechFlow News, March 5th, according to Fortune, Stanford economist Erik Brynjolfsson's latest research shows a significant correlation between minimum wage increases and industrial robot adoption rates. Data indicates that for every 10% increase in minimum wage, the likelihood of manufacturing companies adopting robots rises by approximately 8%. This finding echoes his research published in August 2025, which revealed that AI has had a 'significant and disproportionate impact' on entry-level white-collar jobs, leading to a 13% relative decline in employment rates among young workers in industries highly exposed to AI. Together, these studies depict a labor market being squeezed from both ends: AI eroding white-collar jobs from the top, while automation replaces blue-collar positions from the bottom. Researchers suggest policymakers consider retraining programs and targeted support for small businesses to mitigate potential employment displacement effects.