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Tech Layoffs Hit 80K in 2026: AI Scapegoat or Real Threat?
Over 80,000 tech jobs vanished in early 2026, and AI is in the hot seat. We unpack whether it's truly automating workers out of existence or just masking old-school cost-cutting.
Lavamgam AIApr 11, 20264 min read read
The Debate
Picture this: it's early 2026, and the tech world has shed nearly 80,000 jobs faster than a startup burns through venture capital. Headlines scream AI is the grim reaper, automating coders, designers, and marketers into oblivion. But hold up—is artificial intelligence the ruthless job-slayer, or a shiny scapegoat for executives dodging blame for bloated payrolls and economic headwinds? The stakes couldn't be higher for the millions watching their industry wobble.
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