Cathie Wood Forecasts Widespread Layoffs as Companies Turn to AI to Cut Costs

Cathie Wood predicts widespread layoffs are coming as companies deal with weak revenues and attempt to protect margins.

She believes employers will turn to AI and automation to cut costs and improve efficiency.

Wood says economic pressures will soon force companies to reduce excess labor.

Her comments echo previous predictions of a "harder than soft" economic landing.

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