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AI was supposed to be the hero of the future of work. Instead? 2025 is shaping up to be a workforce disaster. Over **1.1 million** U.S. jobs have been cut this year alone, and yet, companies are doubling down on automation. But here’s the catch: **42% of firms have already abandoned most of their AI projects** due to poor results and lack of internal capability. So what happens when you’ve cut your talent and your tech fails? In this video, Trent Cotton—author, talent exec, and Human Capitalist—breaks down: – Why massive layoffs in 2025 mirror the Great Recession and COVID