AI automation forces historic corporate layoffs
In this DML Report…
Corporate America is slashing jobs as AI-driven automation streamlines operations, targeting white-collar roles in media, software development, data analysis, and marketing. Even senior management and long-serving executives face cuts, with companies right-sizing after post-COVID hiring surges amid a tough economy. AI replaces routine professional tasks, enabling agile organizations without disrupting production or customer service. Employers prioritize white-collar reductions to achieve quick productivity gains, driven by shareholder demands for greater efficiency.
Meta eliminated 600 jobs during its expansion of AI. Target cut 1,000 corporate positions and 800 open roles under new CEO Michael Fiddelke to accelerate decisions. Amazon eliminated 14,000 corporate jobs as part of its restructuring. UPS laid off 48,000 workers this year. Nestle plans to trim 16,000 over two years under CEO Philipp Navratil. General Motors will indefinitely cut hundreds amid slowing EV demand. Wake Up Warrior CEO Garrett White replaced the entire copywriting division and half of the coding staff with AI.
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