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Developer laid off 'because of AI' blames cost-cutting bosses

Original: having being laid off "because of AI" - I would say because of humans using AI as an excuse, and being a "seasoned" dev

A seasoned software developer says he was laid off with artificial intelligence cited as the reason, but argues the real motive is different. He claims managers use AI as an excuse to cut headcount, wages and taxes, and says he no longer believes companies that justify job cuts this way. The post has struck a chord with other tech workers debating whether AI is genuinely replacing developers or just serving as cover for cost reductions.

Why now: Anxiety over AI-driven job cuts in the tech industry is making layoff stories highly resonant right now.

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• having being laid off "because of AI" - I would say because of humans using AI as an excuse, and being a "seasoned" dev I don't believe to this people anymore. The truth is that bosses do not want to pay neither wages nor taxes and they will use any means to reduce workforce to… · wildeng@fosstodon.org · 2

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