Companies Blame AI for 54,000 Layoffs as Economists Call It 'AI Washing' to Hide Real Financial Motives
Major US companies including Amazon and HP blame artificial intelligence for over 54,000 layoffs in 2025, but economists expose this as 'AI washing' - a deceptive tactic to hide the real culprits of tariffs, pandemic overhiring, and profit maximization behind tech-savvy excuses.