MUSINGS & IDEAS

SMH – AI-Driven Layoffs

by | May 27, 2025

Shaking my head in response to someone responding “We acted too quickly” with respect to downsizing as a result of AI implementation.

Step 1 – Jump on AI bandwagon

Step 2 – implement (pricey?) AI stuff hot off the presses

Step 3 – Layoffs = more $$$ for us!  Or more AI!

Step 4 – realize that (pricey?) AI didn’t actually effectively replace the employees

Step 5 – admit “oh well, sorry for the massive upheaval in my employees lives, but they are little people … and fungible”

I certainly admit this is the type of snarky post best left to Facebook or Bluesky or some other social media platform that I no longer use, but sometime I just have to scream.  Even if no lone is listening, or reading.

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