Is AI Just a Scapegoat For Layoffs?

US headcount growth over the 24 months prior to the announcement

AI-driven layoffs reflect a real shift in most cases—but not all

US headcount growth over the 24 months prior to the announcement — Figure 5. US headcount growth over the 24 months prior to the announcement Source: Revelio Labs, August 2026

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