The Human Cost of AI Hype

Profitable companies are cutting jobs at a scale that’s changing the job market and not for the better. In this piece, we unpack the reality behind mass layoffs based on the data available, the human cost, and the systemic patterns that may be driving them. We explore why AI is often the headline but rarely the whole story, and how practices like weaponised PIPs and fake job postings are reshaping the workplace in ways that harm trust, opportunity, and wellbeing.

This isn’t about quick blame or corporate gossip. It’s about clarity, context, and awareness so you can navigate the market with your eyes open.