2026 Tech Layoffs Reach 45,000 in March — 9,200+ Attributed to AI/Automation (138pts, 117cmts)
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A running tracker shows 45,000 tech layoffs so far in March 2026, with over 9,200 explicitly citing AI and automation as the driver — roughly 20% of cuts. The HN thread (138pts, 117cmts) combines with the NYT Magazine story and UBI thread (100pts, 202cmts) to form a strong displacement-anxiety cluster today. This is the fastest pace of AI-attributed job cuts since the 2025 restructuring wave.