WEEKLY ARCHIVE — WEEK 43
AI Layoffs — Week of
October 20, 2025
2 companies cutting jobs — 2,400 total positions eliminated. 100% directly attributed to AI automation.
2,400
Jobs Cut This Week
2
Companies Reporting
100%
AI-Attributed
Morgan Stanley
AI-ATTRIBUTEDFinanceAI research tools and automated portfolio rebalancing reducing support staff needs
Wealth Management OpsTechnologyResearch
Oct 20, 2025 — via BloombergSurvivor Guide →
1,800
JOBS CUT
Getty Images
AI-ATTRIBUTEDMediaAI-generated stock imagery reducing demand for human photographers and editorial staff
PhotographyEditorialLicensing
Oct 20, 2025 — via PDN PulseSurvivor Guide →
600
JOBS CUT
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