Companies Are Laying Off Workers Because of AI’s Potential—Not Its Performance

Companies are laying off workers due to the potential of AI, not its current performance. Executives cite generative AI as a cause for recent job cuts, particularly affecting entry-level roles in tech and customer service, amid predictions of more layoffs in white-collar jobs.

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