Job Cuts in October Hit Highest Level for the Month in 22 Years

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Job cuts in October reached their highest level for the month in 22 years, sparking concerns about the impact of AI on various industries and the job market.

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johng

about 2 months ago

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I have been warning all my non tech friends to save money and to hold onto their jobs for the past 6 months. I've seen the decimation that AI is causing in all kinds of industries. I fear this is just the tip of the iceberg.

belter

about 2 months ago

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AI is not causing this. Misallocation of capital and tariffs are. Only the sellers of pans, picks, and shovels....have an AI business case.

johng

about 2 months ago

I disagree with you. A ton of job losses I'm seeing are directly tied to AI.

zerosizedweasle

about 2 months ago

As long as the AI bubble most people with suffer in the job market. Its degrading.

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