US companies accused of ‘AI washing’ in citing artificial intelligence for job losses
Feb 08, 2026
While AI is having an impact on the workplace, experts suggest tariffs, overhiring during the pandemic and simply maximising profits may be bigger factorsOver the last year, US corporate leaders have often explained layoffs by saying the positions were no longer needed because artificial intelligenc
e had made their companies more efficient, replacing humans with computers.But some economists and technology analysts have expressed skepticism about such justifications and instead think that such workforce cuts are driven by factors like the impact of tariffs, overhiring during the Covid-19 pandemic and perhaps simple maximising of profits. Continue reading... ...read more read less