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The AI Backlash Could Get Very Ugly. Imagine what happens if jobs actually start disappearing.
(www.theatlantic.com)
this post was submitted on 22 May 2026
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They were just layoffs in disguise, so they wont be back for a while.
I think they'll all come back after public sentiment seems to lean towards, "I'll take what I can get and keep my head down, if it means I can afford groceries." Then, they'll be able to hire back senior specialists at a massive discount.