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U.S. Job Growth Slows Amid Layoffs and AI Threats
2/18/2025
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Story summary
- The U.S. added 143,000 jobs in January 2025, falling short of the 155,000 forecast, with unemployment at 4.0%.
- Over 5,700 companies announced layoffs across sectors, particularly in tech, during 2024 and early 2025.
- AI advancements may threaten 85 million jobs by 2025, highlighting potential workforce disruptions.
- Job growth mainly occurred in education, health services, government, and retail, while professional services faced declines.
