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# AI start-ups are snubbing entry-level talent in favor of Silicon Valley men with top degrees - Fortune

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**Published:** July 7, 2026  
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## Overview

AI start-ups are snubbing entry-level talent in favor of Silicon Valley men with top degrees    Fortune

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