2025: A Record Year for Job Cuts Amid AI and Economic Shifting
In a year defined by technological and economic upheaval, 2025 witnessed an unprecedented scale of job cuts globally and in the U.S. Specifically, more than 11 million layoffs were announced worldwide, with a significant portion linked to cost-cutting, restructuring, economic challenges, and the rising influence of AI. AI, while not the sole driver, played a noteworthy role in workforce reductions, highlighting an urgent need for policy response and workforce adaptation.
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