New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- Layoffs have been a major concern in the job market in 2025 as several major companies announced significant job cuts amid the growing use of artificial intelligence. This year alone, AI has led to almost 55,000 layoffs in the US, according to a report by CNBC citing consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

In 2025, total job cuts reached 1.17 million, the highest since 2020, when 2.2 million layoffs were announced.

US employers reported 153,000 job cuts in October, and over 71,000 cuts occurred in November, with AI responsible for more than 6,000 of these layoffs, the report said.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology published a report in November, noting that AI can already replace 11.7% of the US labo...