2026

AI becomes the top reason for layoffs

October 1, 2026

US employers cited artificial intelligence in 120,136 job cuts from January to September 2026, about 21% of the total. It is the top reason of the year and more than double the total for all of 2025.

Source: Challenger, Gray & Christmas

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