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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Tanmay Puri

Think AI Is Taking Your Job? Google Exec Says The Real Culprit Is Copycat Layoffs

Google AI Boss Says Mass Layoffs Aren't Really About AI, They're About Fear Of Missing Out (Credit: Pexels)

Artificial intelligence has become the go-to explanation whenever another major company announces job cuts. Firms such as Oracle, Meta, and Amazon have pointed to efficiency gains, shifting priorities, and the need for fresh investment as reasons for reducing headcount.

As AI adoption accelerates, many workers have been left wondering whether the technology itself is replacing them. However, that narrative is now being challenged by some influential voices in the industry.

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