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AI, Layoffs, and the New Corporate Script
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- Generative AI 101
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- Apr 22, 2026
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- 784
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Summary
Host Emily Laird takes on the month AI became the top stated reason for layoffs, and asks the question everybody with a badge and a mortgage is already thinking. This episode slices through the hype, the panic, and the consultant-grade nonsense to show how companies are framing cuts, shifting budgets, and rewriting the rules of work in public. Think Skynet by way of investor relations, with a side of legal-approved spin. Read the Challenger March 2026 Job Cut Announcement ReportJoin the AI Weekly MeetupsConnect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode or have questions, reach out to Emily Laird on LinkedIn. Stay tuned for more insights into the evolving world of generative AI. And remember, you now know more about AI trending as the top excuse for layoffs in March 2026. Connect with Emily Laird on LinkedIn