Where Thousands Of Tech Workers Went After Mass Layoffs

Tech companies shed more than 386,000 jobs last year and in the first half of this year. And that number is climbing. But while layoffs have taxed workers, a booming artificial intelligence market is giving the industry a renewed sense of optimism. Generative AI startup deals announced or finalized In the first quarter of this year totaled more than $12 billion compared to about $4.5 billion invested in the space last year, according to PitchBook. Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft have also made significant AI investments. So how have layoffs impacted tech workers and what will the AI boom mean for their future? Watch the video to learn more.



Chapters:

00:00 — Introduction

02:49 — Layoffs

06:23 — A.I. Boom

09:48 — What's next?



Produced by: Shawn Baldwin

Edited by: Nic Henry

Camera: Andrew Evers

Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt

Graphics: Jason Reginato, Alex Wood, Christina Locopo



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Where Thousands Of Tech Workers Went After Mass Layoffs