“U.S.-based employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January, marking a 118% increase from the 49,795 cuts reported in the same month last year, according to a report.
Challenger added, “It’s difficult to determine the precise impact of AI on layoffs. While leaders frequently discuss AI, many companies aim to implement it operationally, and the market appears to reward firms that mention it.”
superx89 on
LOL what job could these be when AI fails 96% of the time?
SpeshellED on
The pompous prick Scott Bessent said jobs were way up ! Are you saying he is a liar too.
Musk taught CEO’s a lesson when he cut 80% of the headcount at X: things will kinda keep working and though people will complain there are few other places to go. Same for the rest of corporate America. Because of mergers and acquisitions from tech to pork products there is little competition left. So quality and creativity can drop and people will keep buying. The headcount savings go right to the bottom line all while CEOs can hide behind the AI hype. AI WILL induce more cuts but that’s a second wave that’s just beginning to build
Speedy059 on
Has anyone informed the president yet? He keeps posting on Twitter that everything is hunky-dory.
Embarrassed-Block-51 on
Am I misinterpreting this. Less than 10% of jobs lost were to AI. That’s 90% layoff for whatever other reason other than AI right?
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“U.S.-based employers announced 108,435 job cuts in January, marking a 118% increase from the 49,795 cuts reported in the same month last year, according to a report.
In 2025, companies cited AI in 54,836 announced layoffs, and since tracking began in 2023, [AI](https://www.indiablooms.com/finance/oracles-openai-bet-triggers-up-to-30000-job-cuts-as-cash-pressure-mounts/details) has been referenced in 79,449 job cut announcements.
Challenger added, “It’s difficult to determine the precise impact of AI on layoffs. While leaders frequently discuss AI, many companies aim to implement it operationally, and the market appears to reward firms that mention it.”
LOL what job could these be when AI fails 96% of the time?
The pompous prick Scott Bessent said jobs were way up ! Are you saying he is a liar too.
Lazy tech journalism being spoon fed ponzi scheme hype. It’s grotesque.
Musk taught CEO’s a lesson when he cut 80% of the headcount at X: things will kinda keep working and though people will complain there are few other places to go. Same for the rest of corporate America. Because of mergers and acquisitions from tech to pork products there is little competition left. So quality and creativity can drop and people will keep buying. The headcount savings go right to the bottom line all while CEOs can hide behind the AI hype. AI WILL induce more cuts but that’s a second wave that’s just beginning to build
Has anyone informed the president yet? He keeps posting on Twitter that everything is hunky-dory.
Am I misinterpreting this. Less than 10% of jobs lost were to AI. That’s 90% layoff for whatever other reason other than AI right?