Nearly 80,000 tech employees were laid off in the first quarter of 2026, with almost 50% of affected positions attributed to AI-driven automation.

A growing number of workers are expressing anxiety about the impact of AI on their jobs. Therapists report an increase in patients worried about becoming obsolete, while experts like Mike Rowe warn that white-collar jobs are most at risk.

Oracle announces massive AI infrastructure investment in New Mexico with 4,000 construction jobs and 1,500 permanent positions, supporting OpenAI operations.