Latest AI News: January 8, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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High Interest Rates, Not AI, Slow 2025 Job Market in the US

December 21, 2025

In a surprising twist, it's not AI but high interest rates and post-pandemic adjustments causing the...

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U.S. Jobless Claims Decline by 13,000: A Sign of Stability Amid Employment Volatility

December 19, 2025

The U.S. recently observed a fall in initial jobless claims by 13,000, bringing the figure to 224,00...

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Mark Zandi Warns of Impending Jobs Recession Amid a K-Shaped Economy Divide

December 10, 2025

Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi rings the alarm bell on a potential jobs recession as t...

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Job Cuts Soar to Record Highs in 2025: A Warning Signal for the U.S. Economy

December 6, 2025

In October 2025, U.S. employers announced a staggering 153,074 job cuts, marking a 175% increase fro...

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U.S. Layoffs Exceed 1 Million: A Deep Dive into the Economic Shakeup

December 5, 2025

Explore the factors leading to a surge in U.S. layoffs that have surpassed 1 million, impacting key ...

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Geoffrey Hinton's Bold AI Predictions: Unemployment, Inequality, and the Future of Work

December 4, 2025

Geoffrey Hinton, known as the 'godfather of AI,' brings to light the potential socio-economic impact...

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The Looming 2025 US Recession: Sectors Signal Brewing Economic Storm

November 23, 2025

As the US economy teeters on the edge of a recession in 2025, pivotal sectors like homebuilding, res...

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2025's Layoff Tsunami: AI, Economic Woes Fuel Massive Job Cuts!

November 22, 2025

Dive into the wave of layoffs sweeping across 2025, impacting major industries from tech to oil and ...

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Black Women Rebuild Careers and Communities Amid Layoff Crisis

November 18, 2025

Amid the return of mass layoffs and the rollback of DEI initiatives under the Trump administration, ...

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Texan Workforce Faces Turmoil: 1,300 Layoffs by 2025

October 18, 2025

A recent wave of mass layoffs in Texas is set to impact around 1,300 workers by 2025, primarily affe...