越来越多美企拿AI当裁员借口？高盛：投资人已经不吃这套了

Group 1 - The core observation is that investors are increasingly skeptical about layoffs announced by companies, even when framed as strategic restructuring, leading to a decline in stock prices rather than an increase [1][2]. - Recent layoffs in the U.S. have reached a total of 1.1708 million job cuts, marking a 54% increase compared to the same period in 2024, indicating a significant rise in corporate layoffs [2]. - Companies citing automation and technological advancements as reasons for layoffs are facing market penalties, with average stock prices dropping by 2% following such announcements [2][3]. Group 2 - Analysts have noted that companies announcing layoffs have seen capital expenditures, debt, and interest expenses grow faster than their industry peers, while profit growth lags behind, suggesting that layoffs may be driven by more concerning factors [3]. - The trend of executives boasting about replacing human workers with AI has become prevalent, with many high-profile leaders expressing confidence in AI's efficiency, which has not been well-received by investors [4]. - A notable example is Klarna, which initially promoted AI as a replacement for human workers but later reversed its hiring freeze, acknowledging the importance of human interaction for customer relations [5].