AI-Driven Job Cuts Hit Highest January Level Since 2009 Great Recession
US employers cut 108,435 jobs in January 2026, with 7,624 directly attributed to AI automation, marking the worst start to a year since the Great Recession.
US employers cut 108,435 jobs in January 2026, with 7,624 directly attributed to AI automation, marking the worst start to a year since the Great Recession.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan warns AI could become a weapon of mass job destruction if not controlled. He announced a taskforce to assess impact on employment.