US layoffs hit highest level in two decades: A company-wise breakdown of massive job cuts by AI and cost-cutting

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America saw a massive job cut wave in October 2025. Over 153,000 jobs were lost, the highest in twenty years. Technology and warehousing sectors led the decline. Companies are cutting costs and adopting AI. Major firms like Amazon, UPS, and Intel announced significant layoffs. This reflects deep shifts in the workforce amid technological change and economic uncertainty.