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The AI layoff wave is becoming a powder keg

TechCrunch Jun 15, 2026 Jun 15 ⏱ 1 min read 👁 13 views

The AI layoff wave is becoming a powder keg

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What makes this combustible: at the very moment that tens of thousands of workers are being shown the door, a small cohort of AI insiders is becoming wealthy on a scale that's hard to comprehend. This story was reported by TechCrunch. For more Technology news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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