The AI layoff excuse economy
AI isn't taking most jobs. It's taking the blame. Oracle is cutting up to 30,000 roles while accelerating AI data center spend. Klarna declared AI the replacement for 700 customer service workers, then quietly rehired humans after service quality collapsed. Nearly half of Q1 2026 tech layoffs were attributed to AI. This issue breaks down what is actually happening, the signals to watch inside your own organization, and three questions to run before any AI announcement reaches your leadership chain.
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