AI Triggers Mass Layoffs: Tech Giants Cut Tens of Thousands of Jobs in 2025

• Companies cited AI for nearly 55,000 US job cuts in 2025, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
• Major corporations like Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce, IBM, and CrowdStrike announced significant workforce reductions, linking them to AI adoption.
• Rising inflation, higher tariffs, and cost efficiency needs are driving companies to use AI as a short-term solution.
• An MIT study indicates AI can perform 11.7% of US labor tasks, potentially saving $1.2 trillion in wages across various sectors.
• While AI automates routine work, some companies like IBM are still hiring for critical thinking roles, signaling a shift in workforce demands.

Why It Matters: AI is rapidly reshaping the job market, leading to significant layoffs as companies seek efficiency and cost savings.