Since January 2025, the wave of artificial intelligence-driven layoffs has officially surpassed the 90,000 mark, with a total of 90,450 workers displaced, according to data compiled by the nonprofit Alliance for Secure AI. The organization, which tracks public announcements and credible reports where AI is explicitly cited or plausibly identified as a substantial factor, has become a key voice in the growing debate over automation and employment.
The Data and Methodology
Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI, explained that the data is sourced from layoff announcements by major corporations including Atlassian, Amazon, Morgan Stanley, Crypto.com, and Block. The tracker covers the period from January 1, 2025, and includes cases where AI is either the sole stated reason or one of multiple contributing factors. “Policymakers are not taking this seriously enough,” Steinhauser said. “Jobs — whether manual or administrative — are being replaced right before our eyes. We do not yet have solutions to ensure Americans can still support their families in the age of advanced AI.”
Industry Giants and the Ripple Effect
Among the affected companies, Amazon has implemented multiple rounds of cuts driven by warehouse automation and AI-powered customer service. Morgan Stanley has reduced back-office analyst roles through AI agents in wealth management. Notably, the list includes Crypto.com and Block, two prominent cryptocurrency firms, signaling that the crypto sector is not immune to AI disruption. A November study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that more than 11% of the U.S. labor market — representing over $1 trillion in wages — could be replaced by AI, particularly in administrative, financial, healthcare, and professional services.
Expert Warnings: A 'Bloodbath' Ahead
Dario Amodei, co-founder of Anthropic, has warned of an impending “bloodbath” in the job market, predicting that AI will replace half of all entry-level office positions over the next five years. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, echoed these concerns, calling for retraining, reskilling, and government intervention. “The fears are justified,” Dimon said, while also noting long-term economic benefits. The current data suggests that these warnings are not hypothetical — the number of AI-related layoffs is expected to grow rapidly as companies accelerate automation strategies.
Cryptocurrency and AI: An Unlikely Connection
The inclusion of Crypto.com and Block in the tracker highlights an emerging trend: even crypto-native companies are turning to AI to replace human roles. Both firms, known for their digital asset and blockchain services, have cited efficiency gains from AI agents as a factor in recent workforce reductions. This development serves as a wake-up call for crypto professionals, demonstrating that automation is reshaping employment even in the traditionally tech-forward blockchain industry.
Policy Gap and Future Outlook
Steinhauser stressed that politicians have not yet grasped the severity of the situation. “We don’t have the solutions in place to protect American families,” he noted. The Alliance for Secure AI is urging lawmakers to convene hearings, expand unemployment protections, and fund large-scale retraining programs. The MIT study reinforces the urgency, warning that by 2030, AI could eliminate half of all entry-level office jobs. Without decisive policy intervention, the AI-driven displacement of workers may become one of the defining economic challenges of the decade.