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AI Layoffs Hit Hard: Amazon’s 14,000 Cuts and What They Mean for Your Career
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The AI wave just claimed another round of corporate casualties. Amazon has announced 14,000 layoffs—its largest ever—all in the name of “accelerating AI.” Meta and Chegg followed suit, cutting hundreds more as automation reshapes the modern workforce. But behind the fear and headlines lies a critical truth: this isn’t just a purge—it’s a pivot.
In this episode of AI and Your Next Job, Brian C. Newman breaks down what’s really happening, why it’s happening now, and how you can adapt before it hits your role. You’ll learn:
- The real story behind Amazon, Meta, and Chegg’s AI-driven cuts
- The three tiers of AI skills that can protect—and propel—your career
- Which human skills still matter most in an AI-powered economy
- How to separate myth from fact about AI and job loss
- Simple, practical steps you can take today to stay employable and confident
AI isn’t killing careers—it’s rewarding adaptability. Take control of your next move, and turn disruption into opportunity.
🎧 Listen now to stay informed, stay relevant, and stay moving.
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