U.S. Job Cuts Hit 97,000 in May, Highest Since 2020, as AI Drives 40% of Layoffs
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Liam Pullman
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Summary
A May 2024 report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas reveals U.S. employers announced 97,006 job cuts — a 16% increase from April and the highest monthly total since 2020. Artificial intelligence is a major driver, accounting for approximately 40% of these layoffs. The tech sector is leading this workforce shift, as companies restructure and automate roles traditionally performed by humans. Despite ongoing hiring in other sectors, AI's growing influence is fundamentally reshaping the U.S. labor market.
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This figure represents a 16% uptick from April's 83,3
Artificial Intelligence Influences Job Market Dynamics
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