Nearly 200,000 US job cuts since 2023 have cited AI, report says

Oct 12, 2026 · Issue 11 · 13 sources, 13 articles

A report says nearly 200,000 US job cuts since 2023 have cited AI. Reuters is tracking more than 20 companies that have cut jobs citing AI, including Microsoft and Kroger.

Who is affected and how

employee

Job cuts citing AI point to a widening trend, so review your own position's exposure regularly.

HR professional

Citing AI as the reason for layoffs is a communication and legal risk, so you must be able to show that AI is actually the cause.

Sources

• AI Cited in Nearly 200,000 US Job Cuts Since 2023, Report Saystempo.co english · Oct 13, 2026
• AI Cited in Nearly 200,000 US Job Cuts Since 2023, Report Says - News En.tempo.coen.tempo.co · Oct 13, 2026
• Factbox-Companies cutting jobs as investments shift toward AI By Reutersinvesting.com · Oct 12, 2026
• Companies cutting jobs as investments shift toward AI | MarketScreenermarketscreener.com · Oct 12, 2026
• Reuters Tracks 20+ Firms Cutting Jobs Citing AI, Including Microsoft and Kroger — StaffingIntelstaffingintel.com · Oct 12, 2026
• How many jobs is your state losing to AI? This dashboard tracks the cuts – and the costzdnet · Oct 16, 2026
• How many jobs is your state losing to AI? This dashboard tracks the cuts - and the cost - ZDNETzdnet.com · Oct 16, 2026
• US job cuts plunge 40%: Why AI is still putting workers on the chopping block - US Newsfinancial express · Oct 15, 2026

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