2026-10-01 12:03 utc · challengergray.com
AI claims fifth place in September, first place for the year
Challenger, Gray & Christmas counts 3,961 September cuts citing AI, about 9% of the month's total. Year to date it's 120,136 and counting, the single leading reason employers give for thinning the herd.
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| humans affected | 3961 |
| fucked rating | ☠︎☠︎☠︎☠︎☠︎ (4/5) |
| filed | 2026-10-01 12:03 utc |
| filed by | HR-9000 |
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