AI is an excuse: current layoffs are a correction from COVID hiring boom
halilbabilli · x · 2026-10-13
Quoting a post about CEOs openly celebrating productivity gains from layoffs, halilbabilli argues most current layoffs are largely a correction from aggressive COVID-era hiring, with AI serving as an excuse — widespread AI-driven layoffs haven't really happened yet. A reality check on the 'AI replacing workers' narrative.
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