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Michael Kratsios Says Some Companies Blame AI for Layoffs Because 'It Plays Better in the Press'

Aug 6, 2026 · 06:38 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Michael Kratsios Says Some Companies Blame AI for Layoffs Because 'It Plays Better in the Press'

Trump AI adviser says some companies are blaming AI for layoffs they planned anyway, calling it a strategy that “plays better in the press.”

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Some companies say AI made them cut jobs, but a Trump adviser thinks they planned those cuts anyway and just use AI as the excuse because it sounds better to people. When you hear a company blame AI for layoffs, it's worth wondering if that's the real reason or just what they're saying.

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