Companies are blaming AI for job cuts. Critics say it’s a ‘good excuse’

Companies are blaming AI for job cuts. Critics say it’s a ‘good excuse’

More companies are announcing AI-driven layoffs from Salesforce to Accenture. Twenty20 From tech to airlines, large global companies have been slashing staff as the real-world impact of artificial intelligence plays out, spooking employees. But critics say AI has become an easy excuse for firms looking to downsize. Last month, tech consultancy firm Accenture announced a…

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‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide

Demonstrators gather near the U.S. Capitol building during a “No Kings” protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies, in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities big and small across the U.S. for…

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