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US layoffs down 39% in 2026, but AI cited in one-fifth of cuts

CNBC video examines whether AI is actually eliminating jobs, citing fresh data on layoff trends and AI's role.

Summarized from CNBC-TV18, . 20-second read.

A CNBC TV18 video segment examines whether artificial intelligence is truly eliminating jobs. The segment cites data showing that US layoffs dropped 39% year-over-year during the January-to-September 2026 period. However, AI was listed as a contributing reason in 21% of the layoffs that did occur during this timeframe. The video takes a closer look at the gap between AI hype about job displacement and what the actual employment data shows.

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