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The Hard Truth About AI Layoffs and Broken Trust | E09b
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- Tech Legacies
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- Feb 18, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 217
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Summary
Is AI really driving layoffs… or is that just the story we’re being told? In this Tech Bytes clip, executive coach and former Fortune 500 leader Shaunna Black breaks down what she’s really seeing in today’s tech landscape, and why trust inside organizations is eroding. Shaunna shares: Why tech feels more uncertain than ever How companies are using “AI” as a cover story The impact of layoffs on trust and culture Why cutting training is a long-term mistake What young workers will remember about this moment She also calls out the growing gap between AI hype and actual adoption, and why leaders need to communicate with more honesty and humanity. If you’re navigating change, layoffs, or uncertainty at work… this one hits close to home.