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        "msgid": "companies-ramp-up-layoffs-for-ai-heres-the-latest-data-1778608540",
        "date": "2026-05-12 21:25:00",
        "title": "Companies Ramp Up Layoffs for AI, Here\u2019s the Latest Data",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "bisnis",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Global companies are increasingly linking artificial intelligence (AI) to mass layoffs, with a recent report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas revealing that AI was the primary cause of 21,490 job cuts in April 2026, accounting for 26% of the total 88,387 announced that month. This trend coincides with heavy investments in AI and automation, particularly in the technology sector, which saw 33,361 layoffs, amid broader economic pressures including the Iran war and US tariff policies under President Donald Trump. While economists caution that AI may not be the sole driver and could eventually create new job opportunities, the shift highlights growing vulnerabilities in professional services and business sectors to automation.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, VIVA \u2013 Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly\nassociated with waves of layoffs (PHK) at various global companies. This\ntechnology is even cited as the main reason for workforce efficiency\nmeasures in the past two months.<\/p>\n<p>The latest report from the employment placement firm Challenger, Gray\n&amp; Christmas indicates that AI was the biggest cause of layoffs in\nApril 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ironically, this trend emerges amid massive investments by technology\ncompanies in AI development and business automation. According to the\nreport, 21,490 layoffs in April were related to AI.<\/p>\n<p>This figure equates to 26 per cent of the total 88,387 layoffs\nannounced by companies during that month. \u201cRegardless of whether\nindividual jobs are truly replaced by AI or not, the funds for those\npositions are indeed being redirected,\u201d said labour expert and Chief\nRevenue Officer of Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas, Andy Challenger, as\nquoted from CBS News on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the number of layoffs in April rose 38 per cent compared to\nMarch 2026. The technology sector was the largest contributor with a\ntotal of 33,361 layoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Several companies are reportedly beginning to cut workforce costs to\nredirect budgets towards AI development. This situation occurs as\ncompanies become more aggressive in adopting automation technology to\nenhance business efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, several economists assess that AI is not necessarily\nthe only cause of this wave of layoffs. Some companies are believed to\nbe using AI as a pretext for efficiency measures amid global economic\npressures.<\/p>\n<p>Besides AI, Challenger also noted that economic conditions and the\nmarket were the biggest factors causing layoffs throughout 2026. That\nfactor has triggered 53,058 workforce reductions this year.<\/p>\n<p>The Iran war and US President Donald Trump\u2019s tariff policies are also\nsaid to have worsened business conditions and prompted companies to\nreduce staff.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, US labour market data is beginning to show the\nimpact of AI on office jobs. President of Yardeni Research, Ed Yardeni,\nstated that layoffs in the professional services and business sector\nincreased by 150,000 compared to last year. That sector is considered\nmost vulnerable to AI automation.<\/p>\n<p>However, several economists believe that AI will ultimately create\nnew types of jobs. This technology is expected to generate demand for\nprofessions that previously did not exist, similar to previous\ntechnological revolutions.<\/p>",
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