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AI layoffs framed as an excuse

March 30, 2026a16z

a16z quotes Marc Andreessen saying AI is used as a silver bullet excuse for layoffs, while the real drivers are higher interest rates and COVID overstaffing.

AI is the "silver bullet excuse" for companies laying people off
most layoffs are actually due to higher interest rates and overstaffing during COVID
"This entire labor displacement thing is 100% incorrect."
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