# AI’s Double Edge in the Job Market

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-06-13T08:38:42+00:00
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The job market’s got a split personality: hiring’s up, but AI’s causing record layoffs. May saw a massive job surge—172K new roles—but nearly 40% of cuts were tied to AI, the highest since tracking began. Mark Cuban’s pushing back, arguing small businesses are the real opportunity, creating 60% of new jobs yearly and still figuring out AI. Federal data backs him up—companies under 250 employees hired more than half of all new jobs recently. AI’s a double-edged sword: it’s slashing roles but also fueling demand for fresh AI skills. For grads, the path isn’t with big corps—it’s with small firms hungry for AI-savvy talent. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/21345106b87f6a74

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