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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DOGE 2025: Trimming the Fat, But Missing the Bullseye

December 31, 2025

In 2025, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy—made he...

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Tech Titans Trim Workforce as AI Revolutionizes the Job Market

December 21, 2025

Major tech giants like TCS, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft have announced sweeping job cuts in 2025 i...

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UnitedHealth Pledges Betterment Amid Controversial Layoffs and Public Backlash

December 20, 2025

After facing criticism over workforce cuts, UnitedHealth vows to change its ways: promising greater ...

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African Tech Takes a Hit: 2025 Sees Startups Slimming Down

December 18, 2025

In 2025, African tech companies like MAX, eBee Africa, and Vendease are cutting costs through signif...

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McKinsey Eyes Major Staff Reductions in 2026 as AI Takes Center Stage

December 17, 2025

In a bold move towards embracing artificial intelligence, McKinsey plans substantial job cuts by 202...

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AI Layoff Wave in 2025: A New Era of 'Jobless Growth?'

December 17, 2025

AI-driven layoffs are making headlines as companies like Meta, Amazon, and xAI use automation to sla...

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California's Unemployment Spike: Tech Layoffs Drive Up October Rates

December 12, 2025

California's unemployment rate unexpectedly climbed in October, driven by continued tech sector layo...

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Canada's Bold Step: Early Retirement Program Aims to Reduce Workforce Without Layoffs

December 11, 2025

In a bid to manage workforce size without resorting to layoffs, Canada's federal government is intro...

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Israeli Tech Industry Faces Turbulent Transition: End-of-Year Layoffs Hit Hard

December 11, 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, the Israeli tech industry is dealing with a fresh wave of layoffs. Major p...

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TCS Layoffs Under Fire: Industry Demands Probe Amid Staggering Dividend Payouts

December 11, 2025

The IT industry is up in arms as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) faces calls for a Special Investiga...