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AI Linked to 87,714 Job Cuts Through July, 22 Percent of Total Layoffs
Challenger and Gray reported that artificial intelligence accounted for 87,714 job cuts through mid-2026. The total represents 22 percent of all layoffs recorded so far this year.
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Challenger and Gray reported that artificial intelligence accounted for 87,714 job cuts in 2026 through July. The figure equals 22 percent of all layoffs tracked by the firm during the same period. The data cover reductions announced by companies that directly cited AI as a factor in workforce reductions.
Challenger and Gray compiled the numbers from public announcements and corporate filings. No further breakdown by industry or region was provided in the report.
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