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How AI is changing hiring, layoffs and productivity, separating the evidence from the headlines, with what it means for employers.

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Work · Markets

AI is getting the blame for 2026's layoffs, while total layoffs are falling

Artificial intelligence has been the most-cited reason for US job cuts four months running. Yet total layoffs fell this year, and most executives say AI has not changed their headcount. The real effect is concentrated in entry-level jobs.

8 July 2026 · 6 min read