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Predictions of mass layoffs from AI have been about as wrong so far as predictions of AI plateauing.

Not really. 93,116 tech employees laid off due to AI in 2026.

Purportedly due to AI, also a good reason to lay off people if you're company wants to save money but you don't want to spook investors.

Companies will blame layoffs on literally anything in order to disguise the real reasons, if it suits their interests.