AI Linked to About 55,000 U.S. Job Cuts in 2025 as Tech Layoffs Climb

In 2025, adoption of artificial intelligence has been linked to approximately 54,695 job cuts across the United States, with major technology companies driving much of the reduction. U.S. employers reported 71,321 layoffs in November alone and more than 1.17 million year-to-date, while firms such as Amazon and Microsoft have cited AI and broader restructuring as key factors in reshaping their workforces.