AI causes thousands of job losses

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AI adoption is a significant factor in a recent surge of job losses, with over 10,000 cuts attributed to generative AI in July alone. The outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas identified AI as a top five contributor to job losses in 2025. Since 2023, more than 27,000 job cuts have been directly linked to AI advancements. Other factors like government spending cuts and tariffs are also impacting the job market, with the technology sector experiencing a 36% increase in layoffs year-over-year.


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