AI-Driven Layoffs Surge in 2026; US Companies Report Spending Over INR 6.4 Lakh Per Employee Monthly on AI Infrastructure

AI has become the leading cause of US layoffs in 2026, with AI-related job cuts in the first five months surpassing the last two years combined. Simultaneously, top AI-adopting firms are spending roughly INR 6.4 lakh per employee monthly on AI tools. This shift highlights a significant transition as companies prioritise AI infrastructure over traditional labour.