The study is bs. While executives are blaming AI, it is nowhere near levels of replacement.
What I bet is happening under the covers is reprioritization of work, offshoring or both.
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What I bet is happening under the covers is reprioritization of work, offshoring or both.
AI has been frequently used as an explanation for layoffs.
Before AI, layoffs would be a positive signal to investors, but they'd be demoralizing to staff and/or harm the brand.
Now, you can say, "Wow, we're so good at technology, we're eliminated ___ jobs!" and try to get the best of both worlds.