CEOs blame AI for layoffs, MIT prof says it fits a pattern to find cover story
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- #AI layoffs
- #disposable workers
- #corporate restructuring
- Wix announced laying off 20% of its staff, citing AI adaptation and currency strain.
- Executives use AI as a cover for layoffs, a trend called 'AI washing', to frame restructuring positively.
- Companies increasingly favor 'disposable workers' like contractors, driven by AI uncertainty and cost savings.
- Disposable workers face lower wages and job satisfaction, intensifying long-term employment instability.
- Experts argue for a return to stable, high-wage employment systems rather than accepting disposable work futures.