Big companies like Amazon say they're dumping thousands of jobs because of AI. Is that the real reason?
Employers increasingly cite AI as a reason for major white-collar layoffs, though economic motives, herd behavior, and unclear AI ROI complicate that claim.
Analysts warn AI layoffs could spark a new wave of offshoring - enterprises are rehiring after workforce cuts, but either outsourcing or at lower rates of pay
Rehiring after AI-driven layoffs will rise in 2026, with many roles filled by lower-paid offshore or outsourced workers, increasing employee disengagement.
This 1 Skill Is the Most Important for the AI Era, Say Leaders From LinkedIn, Meta, and Box
AI-driven automation is prompting major layoffs, but entrepreneurial adaptability, curiosity, resilience, and soft skills will position workers and founders to seize new opportunities.
Fox Host Grills Kevin Hassett Over AI-Related Layoffs, He Insists Those Are Headlines That You See Every Year'
AI-driven productivity gains allow firms to reduce headcount while overall job creation and labor market indicators remain positive, with displaced workers often finding new employment.
Rapid AI automation is reducing headcount at major profitable tech firms despite growth, as roles shift from research to productized, automated operations.
Day Around the Bay: Teen Driver Charged In Marin Crash
A Marin County teen faces misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter after speed was likely a factor; Meta cuts 600 AI jobs while Paramount pursues Warner Bros. Discovery.
Labor Day Headlines: Woman Stabbed Near Civic Center
Bay Area news: apartment stabbing, three fatal gunshot victims in Carmichael, AI-related job cuts, overdose vigil, coastal rip current warnings, and rising mountain lion sightings.
Glassdoor and Indeed layoffs: Job sites slash jobs amid shift toward AI
Recruit Holdings is laying off 1,300 employees in its HR Technology segment due to the shift towards artificial intelligence, affecting about 6% of jobs.