Layoffs soared in October to their highest for the month in 22 years, report says
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America's job market faces unprecedented disruption as AI fundamentally reshapes the economy. Companies are cutting over a million jobs this year while the government shutdown cripples economic data collection, leaving policymakers flying blind. This technological revolution mirrors 2003's telecom upheaval but hits harder across all sectors.
The current job cuts represent necessary corporate efficiency gains as businesses adapt to AI and correct pandemic-era over-hiring. Smart companies are streamlining operations and embracing automation to stay competitive. This market adjustment will ultimately strengthen the economy by eliminating redundancies.
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