AI and Job Cuts: Who’s Responsible?

[nihalsari]

Experts argue that Fiverr’s AI-driven transformation highlights a growing trend in tech: automation is framed as inevitable, but human decisions, not AI, are behind mass layoffs. Economists warn widespread AI adoption could reduce employment and weaken consumer spending, raising questions about sustainable growth.

[Nahid Hossen]

Exactly—AI isn’t laying people off, executives are. Accountability matters. 🧐

[Rimon Khan]

If fewer people have jobs, who’s left to buy the goods and services? Weak consumer spending = weak economy.