Latest AI News: February 2, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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AI Layoffs or AI-Washing: The Truth Behind Tech's Workforce Tsunami

February 1, 2026

Recent reports reveal a new trend: 'AI-washing', where companies attribute massive layoffs to AI rol...

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Elon Musk Slashes DOGE Time, Revs Up Focus on Tesla

April 23, 2025

In a bold move, Elon Musk is scaling back his role with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOG...

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Southwest Airlines Announces First Mass Layoffs in 53-Year History, Aims for Leaner Operations Amid Investor Pressure

February 18, 2025

In an unprecedented move, Southwest Airlines is set to lay off 15% of its corporate workforce, marki...

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Microsoft's Strategic Layoffs: Balancing AI Investment Amidst Industry Slowdown

January 9, 2025

Microsoft has announced plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs, primarily in consulting and engineering. Thi...