Despite executive warnings about AI replacing workers, only 75 job cuts were explicitly tied to AI implementation out of 286,679 layoffs this year. The real story is more complex.
I’m going to say that every layoff has a cover story. The goal, reduce the workforce make/save money, is really the only justification needed. Everything else is PR, and an attempt to stay out of legal hot water.
I’m going to say that every layoff has a cover story. The goal, reduce the workforce make/save money, is really the only justification needed. Everything else is PR, and an attempt to stay out of legal hot water.