AI was behind over 50,000 layoffs in 2025
AI was behind over 50,000 layoffs in 2025
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AI was behind over 50,000 layoffs in 2025 — here are the top firms to cite it for job cuts
Some of the world's biggest tech companies cited AI as part of their layoff and restructuring strategy in 2025.
Layoffs have been a defining feature of the job market in 2025, with several major companies announcing thousands of job cuts driven by artificial intelligence.
In fact, AI was responsible for almost 55,000 layoffs in the U.S. this year, according to consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.