AI was behind over 50,000 layoffs in 2025 — here are the top firms to cite it for job cuts
In 2025, AI was cited as a reason for over 50,000 layoffs in major tech firms like Amazon, Microsoft, and Salesforce. Amazon cut 14,000 jobs, Microsoft 15,000, and Salesforce 4,000, as they restructure and invest in AI technologies. Some experts argue that AI is used as a scapegoat for overhiring during the pandemic. AI's impact on the labor market is significant, with potential savings of $1.2 trillion in wages.