Category: Layoffs and Job Reductions

TikTok Is Laying Off 250 Employees in Its Nashville Office

The New York Times – Business:
The office was home to members of the app’s content moderation team.
He Had Tenure. The New School Laid Him Off Anyway.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The professor, a longtime critic of the university, was among 19 educators who lost their positions as the institution navigated financial woes.
The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling

The New York Times – Business:
The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.
A.I. Is Reshaping the Economy. Good Luck Measuring How.

The New York Times – Business:
Some data suggest artificial intelligence is already causing job losses. Other sources show the opposite. Why is it so hard to figure out what’s going on?
Big Companies Aim to Ease A.I. Transition for American Workers

The New York Times – Business:
OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon and Microsoft have signed on to an effort led by Gina Raimondo, a former commerce secretary.
Giving Workers a Stake in A.I. Gains Traction

The New York Times – Business:
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has floated a policy idea that’s getting attention in Silicon Valley: let workers own a piece of technology disruption.
Jeff Bezos Praises Trump’s Second Term as ‘More Mature’

The New York Times – Business:
The Amazon founder and owner of The Washington Post also rejected the idea that he has made changes at his companies to gain favor with the president.
The Growing Anxiety Over AI, Jobs and the Future

The New York Times – Business:
Layoffs linked to artificial intelligence are rattling workers and college graduates, stoking concerns worldwide that are showing up in polls.
China Wants A.I. to Flourish, but Not at the Expense of Jobs

The New York Times – Business:
A series of precedent-setting rulings signals that Chinese courts are being enlisted to shield workers from displacement by artificial intelligence.
On Blind, Anxious Tech Workers Get the Lowdown on Layoffs

The New York Times – Business:
On the website Blind, professionals share advice — and gallows humor — anonymously. It is chronicling the curdling of tech optimism.
The Villain of This Year’s Commencement Speeches: A.I.

The New York Times – Business:
College students have interrupted graduation ceremonies to voice their fears about artificial intelligence. They’re not the only ones who are worried.
Starbucks to Layoff 300 Corporate Workers

The New York Times – Business:
The company said it would close four regional offices and take a $400 million charge related to the changes.