81,000 Jobs Cut in Q1 — What the AI Layoff Wave Means for Your Business
🎧 Prefer to listen? Your browser does not support the audio element. Over 81,000 tech jobs were eliminated in the first quarter of 2026 alone. Microsoft cut 15,000. Intel cut 24,000. A ResumeBuilder survey found 58% of companies plan more layoffs this year, most citing AI-driven restructuring. The headlines are terrifying. “AI is coming for your job.” “The white-collar recession is here.” “No one is safe.” I read those headlines too — and then I looked at what’s actually happening underneath them. The real story is more nuanced, more interesting, and if you’re a solo creator or small business owner, it’s actually good news. ...