The people we left behind: Tech layoffs, AI hype, and a misplaced future
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Tech companies are announcing massive layoffs in 2026, often attributing them to AI transformation, but evidence suggests these cuts are driven more by economic pressures and strategic decisions than actual AI replacement. January 2026 saw 108,435 job cuts in the U.S., with major companies like Amazon (16,000 cuts) and
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Europe is part of the story, too.Biggest layoffs ever? Not quite. But it feels like it.So, where are we headed?Sort: