AI Isn't Coming for Your Job. Your Company Is: What to Do About It

"For the last few years, I've been speaking at numerous meetups and events around the country and overseas. For most of that time, I've been delivering the same warning: AI is not going to take your job. But someone using AI will. That warning is no longer hypothetical. It's happening right now."

"In 2025, the US tech sector saw the highest number of layoffs in the private sector - 154,445, with AI adoption cited as the primary driver. Over one-third of tech workers have already had their roles restructured by generative AI, and one in four have seen AI-related layoffs at their companies."

"Their research shows that over 50% of jobs requiring AI skills are not traditional tech jobs, and these roles pay 28% higher salaries - roughly $18,000 more - than similar jobs that don't require AI skills. In other words, AI is gradually spreading higher-paying, AI-enhanced jobs across the economy rather than just eliminating positions in tech."

The tech sector experienced record layoffs in 2025, with 154,445 positions eliminated and AI adoption cited as the primary driver. Over one-third of tech workers have experienced role restructuring due to generative AI, and one in four have witnessed AI-related layoffs. However, not all cuts are genuinely AI-driven; companies often use AI as justification for layoffs caused by profitability pressures or organizational bloat. The disruption extends beyond tech into finance, marketing, HR, legal, and customer service sectors. Despite these challenges, labor market research indicates AI is redistributing jobs rather than simply eliminating them. Over 50% of jobs requiring AI skills exist outside traditional tech roles and offer 28% higher salaries—approximately $18,000 more than comparable positions without AI requirements.

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