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AI cited in 26 per cent of April U.S. job cuts: Challenger

by Todd Humber May 7, 2026

written by Todd Humber May 7, 2026

U.S.-based employers announced 83,387 job cuts in April, up 38 per cent from 60,620 in March, with artificial intelligence (AI) leading all reasons for the second straight month, according to a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The April total is down 21 per cent from the 105,441 cuts an...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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