U.S. tech companies are cutting tens of thousands of jobs while funneling cash into artificial intelligence, wagering that automation will boost productivity and profits. Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, and others have trimmed staff even as executives tout AI-fueled efficiency, with some firms reporting large shares of code now written with AI tools. Researchers and economists caution the technology remains unreliable, raising execution and reputational risks, and suggest some companies may be using AI as cover for broader belt-tightening. Markets have rewarded headline cuts and AI narratives with brief stock pops, but gains have often faded as investors question whether companies are cutting into core capabilities and whether promised efficiencies will materialize. The result: a high-stakes experiment likely to reshape roles and workflows, though the ultimate impact on jobs and earnings remains unclear.
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