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title: "Vast majority of executives expect AI layoffs soon, survey says"
description: "A survey reports most executives expect AI-driven layoffs soon while employee anxiety rises, signaling that companies plan workforce cuts tied to automation."
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published: "2026-10-18T19:11:38.058Z"
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# Vast majority of executives expect AI layoffs soon, survey says

*A survey reports most executives expect AI-driven layoffs soon while employee anxiety rises, signaling that companies plan workforce cuts tied to automation.*

By [Josh Alley](https://hastalavista.ai/authors/alley) · October 18, 2026

Source: [Vast majority of executives expect AI layoffs soon, survey says](https://mashable.com/tech/ai-layoffs-ceo-survey) — Mashable