Companies are blaming AI for layoffs — but the real reason is fear of making the wrong move, a workplace guru says

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Companies are blaming AI for layoffs — but the real reason is fear of making the wrong move, a workplace guru says

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Economist Linda Nazareth shared seven skills that could keep your job safe from AI.
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A Cambridge professor says firms aren't cutting because of AI but because they're frozen by fear.
Thomas Roulet said "high level of uncertainty" is driving firms away…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-10-13 10:06:01.