The AI-powered collapse of the American tech workfoce - Hypertext
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The vast majority of layoffs in 2025 so far came from the American tech industry, according to new research from RationalFX.
  • Over 90 000 employees have been laid off from the global technology industry in 2025 so far.
  • Over 73 percent of all layoffs are taking place in American companies as they embrace AI-powered efficiency.
  • Intel will likely be the biggest firer this year, with an expected over 40 000 positions being cut by the end of the year.
  • aesthelete@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 hours ago

    When engineer headcount was the important thing to looking futuristic, they grew headcount. Now, it looks like growing your headcount means you’re not in on the future because if so you’d be using AI good enough to get by with less engineers. So, they reduce headcount and say it’s because of all of the awesome AI things they are totally using.