AI-driven job cuts in the US have skyrocketed, surpassing 2024 and 2025 combined, with the technology sector facing the brunt of these unprecedented workforce reductions.

Lay offs in the U.S. continue to make headlines as job cuts in the country were estimated highest since 2020.

Challenger data shows tech leading both layoffs and hiring.

The tech sector said last month it planned to eliminate 38,242 positions, the most since August 2024, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. So far…