Hungarian survey: one in five respondents knows someone who lost a job to AI
According to Economx, roughly one-fifth of nearly 700 Hungarian respondents know someone who lost their job because of artificial intelligence or robotisation. The article discusses AI-driven layoffs and rehiring, the so-called AI boomerang.
Who is affected and how
- employee
- Fear of AI is already direct experience for many: it is worth mapping which of your own tasks can be automated.
- HR professional
- Internal communication must allow for fears fed by the personal experiences of acquaintances.
Sources
- Fired, then called back – here comes the AI boomerang | Economxeconomx.hu · Sep 14, 2026 · magyar
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