Since the beginning of 2025, artificial intelligence has directly or indirectly led to over 90,000 job losses globally, according to data compiled by The Alliance for Secure AI, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about AI's impacts. The tally, which reached 90,450 as of late March 2026, includes layoff announcements from major corporations such as Atlassian, Amazon, Morgan Stanley, Crypto.com, and Block, where AI was either explicitly cited or credibly identified as a substantial factor in the decision.
Behind the Numbers
Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of The Alliance for Secure AI, emphasized that the data, part of a newly launched public dashboard, serves as a warning and a call to action. “Politicians are not thinking as seriously as they should about how AI is gradually diminishing the workforce in our country. Jobs, whether manual or administrative, are being replaced by AI right before our eyes,” he said. Steinhauser concluded that there are currently no solutions in place to ensure Americans can continue to support their families in the age of advanced AI.
The tracker specifically counts layoffs where AI is either explicitly mentioned or credibly attributed by sources as a primary cause. As companies increasingly rely on AI agents to perform multiple tasks, the numbers are expected to rise in the near term.
Expert Warnings and MIT Study
Dario Amodei, co-founder of AI company Anthropic, has warned of an upcoming “bloodbath” in the labor market, predicting that half of all entry-level office jobs could be eliminated by AI within the next five years. A November study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that more than 11% of the U.S. labor market could be replaced by AI, representing a loss of over $1 trillion in wages in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and professional services.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has also weighed in, calling the concerns about AI-driven job losses “legitimate.” He urged a combination of retraining, reskilling, and government intervention to mitigate the impact, while still expressing optimism about long-term economic benefits.
Policy Void and Future Outlook
Despite mounting evidence, U.S. lawmakers have yet to craft serious responses. Steinhauser criticized the lack of urgency, stating, “Politicians are not thinking as seriously as they should about how AI will progressively reduce the workforce in our country.” He called for immediate bipartisan action to develop safety nets, universal basic income, or large-scale retraining programs.
As AI continues to permeate every industry, the structural shift in the labor market is inevitable. Experts advise individuals and businesses to proactively adapt by upskilling and leveraging AI tools rather than waiting for government rescue. The Alliance for Secure AI plans to keep its dashboard updated to provide real-time insights for policymakers and the public alike.