AI behind 50,000 layoffs in US this year; Microsoft takes lead: Report

AI was responsible for 54,883 layoffs in the US in 2025, with most entities blaming AI or investment in AI as a major reason, as per a report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Microsoft took lead by cutting a total of 15,000 jobs this year, while Amazon came in second place, slashing 14,000 corporate roles. Other reasons included restructuring, downsizing.