AI layoffs 2025: How 4 tech giants called out AI in job cuts; numbers crosses 50k

AI-driven job cuts in the US surpassed 50,000 in 2025, with companies citing artificial intelligence as a primary driver for layoffs. This trend is occurring as businesses leverage AI for cost reduction amidst economic pressures. While some experts question AI's role, major tech firms like Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, and IBM have explicitly linked AI to their workforce reductions.