Companies Are Laying People Off for AI That Doesn’t Exist Yet

Companies are performing AI transformation theater — and real people are paying for the show with their jobs and careers. Timestamps: 0:00 – Something weird is happening in the job market 1:45 – What is AI Theater (and why companies keep doing it) 4:10 – Getting laid off for what AI might do someday 6:30 – ""We're investing in AI"" = ""We're cutting costs"" 8:45 – Why mid-level roles are the first to go 11:00 – Fewer people, same workload — the illusion of efficiency 13:10 – Why companies won't hire even when they're drowning 15:20 – Job descriptions are quietly changing the rules 17:00 – Why stuffing ""AI"" on your resume is backfiring 18:45 – What executives believe vs. what's actually happening 20:30 – The hidden cost of cutting too fast 22:00 – Who's actually winning in this market right now 23:45 – What to do next More Resources: www.resumeassassin.com Resume Pro Academy: https://academy.resumeassassin.com Check your ATS Score: https://www.resumeassassin.com/resume... Free Resume Template: www.resumeassassin.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME! LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-southern Instagram: @resumeassassin TikTok: @resume_assassin_mary