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Workers face growing 'automation anxiety' as tech layoffs surge, AI adoption accelerates

As the AI revolution continues to rapidly expand throughout the corporate world, many employees are facing "automation anxiety" that their job may be replaced by technology. Speaking on Centre Stage at Web Summit Vancouver, Kyle Hanslovan said, "I think many will be pressured in the next five years, where their job can be automated."Just this week, Meta began laying off another 8,000 employees, roughly 10% of its workforce, while TurboTax maker Intuit said it was cutting 17% of its global staff – about 3,000 jobs – as it accelerates its AI integration. In a company-wide memo announcing the cut...