One question is haunting laid-off Big Tech workers: Did AI just cost me my job?

Ian Carter (left), James Hwang (center), and Joe Friend (right) are among the laid-off workers who've questioned whether AI played a role in their job cuts.

Ian Carter (left), James Hwang (center), Joe Friend (right)

• Some laid-off workers are questioning whether AI played a role in their job losses.
• Hype around AI — and major corporate investments — has fueled concerns about long-term job security.
• While some have concluded AI isn't taking their jobs just yet, others are actively building AI skills.