AI Tops April Layoffs, Driving 26% of Job Cuts
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A CBS MoneyWatch report citing Challenger, Gray & Christmas shows AI was the leading cause of layoffs in April, accounting for 21,490 cuts (26% of 88,387 total) and marking the second straight month AI topped the list. Overall job cuts rose 38% from March, with the tech sector bearing the largest share; while AI is blamed for some losses, economists note it can also create new roles over time, though market conditions and other factors also contributed to April's totals.
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