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Critics accuse big tech of false promises on AI jobs
Original: Big tech told us # AI would make our lives better. They also told us # AI would not impact the job market and the only i
Commenters are accusing major technology companies of misleading the public about artificial intelligence's effect on employment, pointing out that the industry once promised AI would bring efficiency without disrupting the job market. The discussion links to a report tied to grocery chain Kroger and its use of AI, fuelling frustration over layoffs and lost jobs. Many are calling out the gap between tech companies' earlier claims and what workers are experiencing now.
Why now: New reporting on AI-related job losses, linked to Kroger, has reignited debate over tech companies' broken promises about AI and employment.
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- Big tech told us # AI would make our lives better. They also told us # AI would not impact the job market and the only impacts would be efficiency... Lies, lies, lies!! # Economy # JobMarket # TechBros https://www. opb.org/article/2026/10/13/kro… · Turntwo363@mstdn.social · 7
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