{"id":219386,"date":"2026-05-24T15:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T19:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/24\/99-of-ceos-expect-ai-driven-layoffs-in-the-next-two-years\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T15:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T19:15:14","slug":"99-of-ceos-expect-ai-driven-layoffs-in-the-next-two-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/24\/99-of-ceos-expect-ai-driven-layoffs-in-the-next-two-years\/","title":{"rendered":"99% of CEOs Expect AI-Driven Layoffs in the Next Two Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gizmodo.com\/99-of-ceos-expect-ai-driven-layoffs-in-the-next-two-years-2000762994\">99% of CEOs Expect AI-Driven Layoffs in the Next Two Years<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gizmodo.com\/99-of-ceos-expect-ai-driven-layoffs-in-the-next-two-years-2000762994\">https:\/\/gizmodo.com\/99-of-ceos-expect-ai-driven-layoffs-in-the-next-two-years-2000762994<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Publish Date: <a href=\"publish_date]\">2026-05-24 15:09:00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source Domain: <a href=\"gizmodo.com\">gizmodo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>CEO Expectations for AI-Driven Layoffs:<\/strong> A majority of CEOs anticipate that corporate AI initiatives will lead to layoffs within the next two years, with nearly 100% acknowledging readiness for such changes as reported by Mercer\u2019s Global Talent Trends.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>AI&#8217;s Potential to Transform Work and Concerns About Workforce Integration:<\/strong> While executives believe that incorporating automation can yield significant returns, only 32% think that humans and machines can optimally work together, according to the study.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Focus on Early-Career Positions for Layoffs:<\/strong> Most of the anticipated AI-driven job cuts are expected to impact early-career roles, as AI is viewed as effective in automating simpler, entry-level tasks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Impact on Gen Z and Skepticism About AI:<\/strong> AI&#8217;s promises are leading to skepticism, particularly among Gen Z, who report feeling anxious and disillusioned as they face the prospects of AI replacing roles intended for their professional growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Overall Worker Anxiety Over AI:<\/strong> Despite debates over AI&#8217;s productivity improvements, workers are experiencing significant anxiety about job displacement, leading to reduced reports of thriving at work, as seen in Mercer\u2019s data indicating a drop from 66% in 2024 to 44% in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Emergence of &#8220;AI Replacement Dysfunction&#8221; 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