Hassett says AI isn't costing anybody their job right now — but tech layoffs keep coming
2026-05-11 · Tech
White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett insists AI isn't costing anyone their job, which is a fascinating claim to make while Amazon, Meta, and Oracle are actively showing people the door thanks to AI automation. Nothing says 'everything is fine' quite like a government official contradicting what every major tech company is openly admitting. The disconnect between official reassurance and corporate reality is chef's kiss levels of denial.