Companies name AI as top reason for job cuts for second straight month: Analysis

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Companies name AI as top reason for job cuts for second straight month: Analysis

Updated 13 hours ago
The Hill
CNN
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Companies are increasingly citing artificial intelligence as justification for layoffs, according to a new analysis highlighting growing concerns about AI’s impact on the workforce. U.S.-based employers announced 83,387. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include CNN, The Hill.

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Companies name AI as top reason for job cuts for second straight month: Analysis
The Hill
The Hill
Center
5/9/2026

Companies name AI as top reason for job cuts for second straight month: Analysis

Companies are increasingly citing artificial intelligence as justification for layoffs, according to a new analysis highlighting growing concerns about AI’s impact on the workforce. U.S.-based employers announced 83,387 job cuts in April, a 38 percent increase from March, according to a report released Thursday by.

AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead | CNN Business
CNN
CNN
Left
5/10/2026

AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead

AI probably won’t take your job anytime soon. At least not all of it. Concerns about artificial intelligence replacing human workers have simmered over the past year as companies slash headcounts, AI models grow more capable of office work and businesses integrate AI more deeply into their operations. AI was the top.