AI-cited job cuts more than double last year's total in first seven months of 2026

What this means for your job search: Candidates should anticipate questions about how their skills complement AI and how they plan to leverage it in their role. Emphasize your adaptability and proactive approach to integrating AI tools to demonstrate long-term value. US employers cited AI in 112,713 job cuts through July 2026, more than double the 54,836 in all of 2025. Overall cuts fell 41% year-over-year, so AI is a bigger share of a smaller total.