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30,000 Amazon Jobs Cut, Then Recruiters Called Them Back
Amazon cut 30,000 jobs, then recruiters called former staff back for AI roles. One in five AI-replaced workers got that call - and 30% wanted an apology.
Nov 5, 2026 AI Impact News
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22 Flock Cameras Watched a 6-Mile Drive, Then the Guns Came Out
A Flock camera flagged the wrong car and police drew guns on Alex Wittlin, 26. Twenty-two cameras watch his commute - and one Texas town just voted Flock out.
Nov 5, 2026 AI Impact News
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190 Jobs Cut, and AI Arrives After the Voluntary Exit Failed
SUSE is cutting 190 of its 1,900 jobs and crediting automation and AI. It asked for voluntary exits in September, and the strategy lands on November 16.
Nov 4, 2026 AI Impact News
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