As $725 billion floods into AI, more than 113,000 workers lose jobs in 2026 layoff wave
Summary
Many technology and software-focused companies announced large layoffs in 2026 while explicitly tying restructurings to AI adoption and automation, including Cloudflare, Upwork, BILL, Ticketmaster, PayPal, and Coinbase. The wave has already affected more than 113,000 workers and raises immediate concerns about job security and local economic impacts. The article also highlights broader risks from AI's rising energy and water demands at data centers and urges cleaner energy, efficiency improvements, and transparency on resource use. It recommends policy and corporate responses such as stronger severance protections, retraining programs, and public investment in workforce and grid upgrades to manage the transition.
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