The dead pool for human labor. The companies are fine. You are the layoff.

2026-08-02 19:01 utc · aimagazine.com

29% of firms cut headcount where AI could, did

Heidrick & Struggles reports nearly a third of organizations have trimmed roles automatable by AI, which they call 'efficiency-driven restructuring.' The other 71% are presumably still workshopping the euphemism.

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