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AI is now the leading reason for layoff announcements
More than 170,000 employees have been affected by AI-related layoffs in 2026 The number of AI-related layoffs has increased by more than 8x since 2024 In total, 60+ CEOs have announced layoffs due to efficiencies made by AI More than 60% of announced layoffs occurred at companies with over 100,000 employees
Below is a company-by-company breakdown showing who cut or froze roles, how many employees were affected, and how AI factored into each decision.
https://programs.com/resources/ai-layoffs/
Below is a company-by-company breakdown showing who cut or froze roles, how many employees were affected, and how AI factored into each decision.
https://programs.com/resources/ai-layoffs/