COMPANIES RUSH TO CUT JOBS FOR AI THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND
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Tech executives are laying off workers based on AI capabilities they may not fully grasp, according to Box founder Aaron Levie. The trend has accelerated dramatically, with 2026 layoffs already approaching 2025's total.
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