The AI Layoff Lie: Why Data Proves It’s a Corporate Cover

This article examines the narrative that AI is causing widespread layoffs in corporations. It argues that the real reasons for these layoffs are economic shifts and over-hiring during the pandemic. The article suggests that companies are using AI as a convenient scapegoat to mask their poor management decisions. It highlights that productivity gains attributed to AI are often due to companies assigning the same workload to fewer employees post-layoffs. The article concludes by noting that while AI will eventually automate certain tasks, it is not currently the primary driver of job cuts.