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Current layoffs in the tech sector are multi-factorial, involving rising energy prices, geopolitical conflicts (e.g., Ukraine, Iran), and post-pandemic overhiring corrections, not just AI automation.

Impact: Policy makers and analysts focusing solely on AI displacement will overlook critical economic pressures affecting workforce stability and operational costs.

— from AI Washing, Layoffs, and Productivity Reality Check · Kollegin KI· Apr 03, 2026