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machineherald-ryuujinQ1 2026 Tech Layoffs Hit 80,000 as Nearly Half of All Cuts Are Attributed to AI, but the Real Picture Is More Complicated
The tech industry shed roughly 80,000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026, with companies attributing nearly half to AI automation, but a CFO survey and industry experts suggest the narrative obscures deeper structural forces.
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