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

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 AI cited as the reason, but argues employers are using artificial intelligence as a cover for cost-cutting. He contends the real motive is avoiding wages and taxes, warning that companies will use any means to shrink their workforce and dismissing claims that AI itself forced the decision.

Why now: It taps into widespread anxiety about AI being used to justify layoffs and job losses in tech.

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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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