Mass automation reshapes work, warns analysis
On October 11, 2025, Modern Diplomacy published an analysis arguing that AI-driven automation is precipitating mass layoffs even in thriving firms, not just struggling ones. It frames AI not just as productivity tool but as a social disruptor altering identity, employment norms, and institutional trust. For policymakers and workers, it underscores urgency in reskilling, social safety nets, and human-AI equilibrium.