AI Becomes Top Reason For Job Cuts

AI is the leading cause of job cuts in the U.S., responsible for 21% of total job losses through September 2024, with McKinsey estimating that 11 million workers may need to transition to new jobs due to automation, many without clear re-employment paths. Bill Gates questions the feasibility of retraining, while companies like Amazon plan to eliminate up to 500,000 jobs by 2033 as AI adoption accelerates.

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