Are AI Layoffs Really About AI?

Major companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon are increasingly pointing to AI efficiency as a primary driver for workforce restructuring. But is the narrative of “doing more with less” the whole story? This week, Zero100 VPs, Research & Advisory Lauren Acoba and Caroline Chumakov move past the headlines to explore how companies are navigating this transition. They discuss why headcount reduction is often more complicated than it appears, how to preserve vital institutional knowledge, and why forward-thinking leaders are using AI to redeploy talent into new, high-value roles that drive long-term resilience.