Big Tech cut 80,000 jobs and blamed AI — Experts say a real problem is that companies are 25% to 75% overstaffed
2026-05-03 · r/technology
Big Tech axed 80,000 workers and pointed the finger at AI, but experts say these companies were bloated by 25-75% all along. Turns out AI is the perfect scapegoat when you need to explain why you hired like it was an all-you-can-eat buffet. Nothing says 'innovation' like using your shiny new AI narrative to cover up years of reckless overhiring.