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The manner in which layoffs are communicated has also evolved, often reflecting a trend towards depersonalization. On one occasion, a video clip of a pre-recorded, robotic message from a corporate leader surfaced, informing employees of layoffs. The delivery was rehearsed, emotionless, and issued at an awkward time — right before the holiday season — amplifying the pain for affected workers.

Some observers have speculated whether such messages might soon be generated by AI, further stripping away the human element from sensitive conversations. While it's uncertain whether AI is yet directly responsible for disseminating layoff messages, the trend towards automation hints that this could become standard practice in the future, making layoffs even more impersonal and difficult to process.