AISN #70: AI Layoffs and Automated Warfare

<p> Also, a new open letter advocating for pro-human values and control over AI development.</p> <p> Welcome to the AI Safety Newsletter by the Center for AI Safety. We discuss developments in AI and AI safety. No technical background required.</p><p> In this edition, we discuss AI automation and augmentation of warfare and technology jobs, as well as a new open letter outlining pro-human values in the face of AI development.</p><p> Listen to the AI Safety Newsletter for free on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.</p><p> We’re Hiring. We’re hiring an editor! Help us surface the most compelling stories in AI safety and shape how the world understands this fast-moving field.</p><p> Other opportunities at CAIS include: Head of Public Engagement, Program Manager, Operations Associate, and other roles. If you’re interested in working on reducing AI risk alongside a talented, mission-driven team, consider applying!</p><p><strong> AI-Driven Layoffs</strong></p><p> Several large software companies such as Amazon and Meta are planning to cut tens of thousands of employees, citing increased productivity with AI. This continues a growing but contested trend of layoffs in sectors where AI performs best, such as software development and marketing.</p><p> Layoffs affect almost half of some companies. Meta recently announced plans to let over [...]</p> <p>---</p><p><strong>Outline:</strong></p><p>(00:58) AI-Driven Layoffs</p><p>(03:14) AI Automation of Warfare</p><p>(05:36) Pro-Human Open Letter</p><p>(07:43) In Other News</p><p>(07:47) Government</p><p>(08:11) Industry</p> <p>---</p> <p><b>First published:</b><br/> March 24th, 2026 </p> <p><b>Source:</b><br/> <a href="https://newsletter.safe.ai/p/ai-safety-newsletter-70-ai-layoffs?utm_source=TYPE_III_AUDIO&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://newsletter.safe.ai/p/ai-safety-newsletter-70-ai-layoffs</a> </p> <p>---</p> <p>Want more? Check out our <a href="https://newsletter.mlsafety.org/?utm_source=TYPE_III_AUDIO&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Episode+description+footer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">ML Safety Newsletter</a> for technical safety research.</p> <p>Narrated by <a href="https://type3.audio/?utm_source=TYPE_III_AUDIO&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Narrated+by+TYPE+III+AUDIO&utm_term=center_for_ai_safety&utm_campaign=ai_narration" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TYPE III AUDIO</a>.</p> <p>---</p><div style="max-width: 100%";><p><strong>Images from the article:</strong></p><a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ZIB!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdb6187d2-2bb2-4f24-af01-f86c5a7d05be_1457x973.png" target="_blank"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8ZIB!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdb6187d2-2bb2-4f24-af01-f86c5a7d05be_1457x973.png" alt="Software engineering employment has been dropping among the most at-risk early-career developers ever since the release of ChatGPT. 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