Artificial intelligence
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23 hours agoAmericans Get Wary as AI Layoffs Surpass 100K
Over 100,000 jobs have been replaced by AI in the U.S., causing significant concern among Americans about its impact on employment.
The night before the Thanksgiving holiday, I received a message that I was being let go from my job, leaving me reeling in shock and tears, as I faced a holiday season with five kids and no stable income. As a freelancer, I'm somewhat used to instability in my work, but as my writing jobs have slowly vanished over the course of the past year, having my last contract gig taken away really stung.
Late last year, after working at a county government job for 13 years, I accepted a better position with another city. The decision to leave had been simple; the old job had become stagnant, with few opportunities for professional growth. I had spent almost a year looking for something new, and I practically bulldozed the exit door when the offer finally came in.
I grew up in a stifling conservative Midwestern community. In spite of that, I managed to escape, first to a mediocre liberal arts college and then, after making the most of my time there, to a top-tier doctoral program. Subsequently, I worked my way up from position to position in my field until I obtained my dream job leading a prestigious organization.
Of the 20 labor markets that saw the biggest increases in NIH funding between 2004 and 2023, many were well-known college towns, including Tallahassee, Fla.; Athens, Ga.; and State College, Pa. And according to the report's calculations, the local economies that saw a substantial increase in NIH funding during that period also had lower rates of employment decline than those with small increases, no increases or no NIH funding.
Shayna Moon, a technical producer who lost her job at Meta, highlighted the challenges of being laid off, stating, "There's all this administrative stuff you have to do when you're laid off from a job." She noted how nice it is to share experiences with people in a similar situation, finding solace in a dedicated group of peers.
"The loss of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' is more than just the end of a television show. It means the loss of hundreds of good-paying production jobs, lost income for dozens of vendors, and a hit to the local businesses that rely on the show's daily audiences."
Michael Sandvig expressed deep concern for his former coworkers after the unexpected closure of the Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, which left him and 45 others jobless. His emotional connection spans decades, having served many of the same guests and witnessed significant life events.