Feng Huang Wang·2025-12-22 01:05Group 1 - The core point of the articles highlights that layoffs in the U.S. are significantly influenced by the adoption of AI technologies, with approximately 55,000 layoffs attributed to AI in 2023 alone [1] - By 2025, total layoffs in the U.S. are projected to reach 1.17 million, marking the highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic [1] - Major companies like Amazon and Microsoft have announced significant layoffs, with Amazon cutting 14,000 jobs and Microsoft laying off around 15,000 employees [1] Group 2 - IBM announced a global layoff affecting about 3,000 employees, with its CEO indicating that AI chatbots have taken over many HR roles [2] - Salesforce confirmed a reduction of 4,000 customer service positions due to the implementation of AI technology [2] - Some experts argue that AI may be used as an excuse for layoffs, suggesting that companies are correcting overstaffing from the pandemic rather than solely relying on AI as the cause [3]