‘AI won’t take Your Job’ and other things CEOs say before layoffs

Gartner surveyed executives from $350 billion revenue companies about their use of AI, finding that 80% reduced headcount significantly without improved financial returns.
Despite the common belief that AI is for assistance, many companies have laid off large portions of their workforce without noticing corresponding gains in performance.
Some companies, like Klarna and IBM, reversed layoffs after experiencing quality and judgment issues due to automation.
Effective technology adoption, like that of AI, requires proper onboarding, training, and change management, not just workforce reduction.
Companies that successfully integrate AI are those that invest in their people and relationships, alongside technological changes.
The Gartner data shows that while cutting headcount may create budget flexibility, it does not directly contribute to improved business returns.