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Original Published: December 21, 2025••🟢Positive
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Major tech companies including Amazon, Microsoft, Salesforce and others cited the adoption of AI as a factor behind tens of thousands of layoffs in 2025, with overall AI-related job cuts exceeding 50,000. Analysts say automation and cost efficiency drove many decisions, while others argue broader economic pressures also played a role.