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AI blamed for blocking tech jobs recovery, not causing bust

Original: AI didn't cause the tech jobs bust, but it explains why there's no recovery

A widely shared essay argues that artificial intelligence did not trigger the collapse in tech hiring, but is now the main reason the sector is not bouncing back. The author contends companies are using AI-driven productivity gains and restructuring to justify keeping headcount flat, leaving laid-off workers facing a prolonged drought in openings even as the industry's fundamentals remain strong.

Why now: Tech workers are anxious about persistent hiring stagnation and are debating how much AI is genuinely responsible.

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