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[–] reallykindasorta@slrpnk.net 8 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

I was curious which ones they attributed to automation (which is only mentioned 4 times)

However, the analysis suggested that many layoffs are pre-emptive cost-cutting measures aimed at funding AI infrastructure, rather than a direct result of automation replacing jobs at scale.

Word. Threw it in the last sentence. A+ journalism.