#Tech industry

In Q1 2026, 40,000 of the 80,000 tech job cuts were directly due to AI displacing roles, signaling a fundamental shift in the industry's workforce architecture and investor incentives.

Young entrepreneurs, some still in high school, are leveraging AI to launch multi-million dollar startups, attracting VC attention and reshaping the tech landscape with unprecedented speed.

The AI industry's demanding work culture, characterized by 12-hour days and weekend work, is fueled by anxiety about job security and the speed of innovation, posing a significant warning for all sectors.