The AI Layoff Story Is Mostly a Lie — Here's What's Actually Happening to Your Job

Are AI layoffs real or fake? Every week, headlines warn that artificial intelligence is wiping out white-collar careers. But when you look past executive PR and examine the actual data, a very different picture emerges. In this episode we break down what is really happening to your job security in 2026. Is AI really taking jobs, or are corporate leaders using "AI efficiency" as a convenient cover story for ordinary cost-cutting and Wall Street signaling? We examine the latest workforce data—including why only 4.5% of recent layoffs were tied to AI and why layoffs happen at similar rates regardless of AI ROI. Plus, we explore where targeted disruption is genuinely occurring and how high-performing leaders can reframe their mindset to build irreplaceable value. Stop reacting to headlines and take control of your career trajectory.