US companies accused of ‘AI washing’ in citing artificial intelligence for job losses
While AI is having an impact on the workplace, experts suggest tariffs, overhiring during the pandemic and simply maximising profits may be bigger factors
AI-washing
AI layoffs are looking more and more like corporate fiction that’s masking a darker reality, Oxford Economics suggests
"Firms don't appear to be replacing workers with AI on a significant scale," the firm said. It suspects some are trying to "dress up layoffs" as good news.