AI and Tech Layoffs: Causes, Capabilities, and Adaptation Strategies
1. Layoff Trends in Tech and Knowledge Work Tech firms have seen massive cuts in 2024–25. Layoff trackers report 150,000+ tech jobs cut in 2024 (549 companies) and ~22,000 more in early 2025. Notable episodes include Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and many startups slashing headcounts amid slowing demand. Executives explicitly cite AI as a factor: Amazon’s … Read more