The AI-powered collapse of the American tech workfoce - Hypertext
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The vast majority of layoffs in 2025 so far came from the American tech industry, according to new research from RationalFX.
  • Over 90 000 employees have been laid off from the global technology industry in 2025 so far.
  • Over 73 percent of all layoffs are taking place in American companies as they embrace AI-powered efficiency.
  • Intel will likely be the biggest firer this year, with an expected over 40 000 positions being cut by the end of the year.
  • Coreidan@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    20 hours ago

    Good question. When companies start laying off everyone because AI takes over, then how will their customers afford to buy their products?

    What good is their AI when they no longer have customers?