AISN #70: AI Layoffs and Automated Warfare

Also, a new open letter advocating for pro-human values and control over AI development.

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In this edition, we discuss AI automation and augmentation of warfare and technology jobs, as well as a new open letter outlining pro-human values in the face of AI development.

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AI-Driven Layoffs

Several large software companies such as Amazon and Meta are planning to cut tens of thousands of employees, citing increased productivity with AI. This continues a growing but contested trend of layoffs in sectors where AI performs best, such as software development and marketing.

Layoffs affect almost half of some companies. Meta recently announced plans to let over [...]

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Outline:

(00:58) AI-Driven Layoffs

(03:14) AI Automation of Warfare

(05:36) Pro-Human Open Letter

(07:43) In Other News

(07:47) Government

(08:11) Industry

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First published:
March 24th, 2026

Source:
https://newsletter.safe.ai/p/ai-safety-newsletter-70-ai-layoffs

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