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AI Blamed for Record US Layoffs — Three Months in a Row
HR Dive·Monday, 8 June 2026
AI was the top reason cited for job cuts in the US for the third month running, linked to a record 38,579 layoffs in May alone — that's 40% of all US job cuts that month. Companies are openly saying they're replacing roles with automation. This is no longer a future fear; it's happening now at scale.
Why It Matters
If AI is cutting jobs this fast in the US, the same pressure is building in India's tech, customer service, and back-office sectors too.
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