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20 JUL 2026 · Hacker News · 46 pts

Tech workers in the US, particularly those in Silicon Valley, are facing evaporating financial security as the industry shifts towards artificial intelligence, leading to widespread job cuts and scarce job opportunities. Many professionals, like Susan Smith, who held high-paying jobs at tech giants like Meta, are struggling to find new employment, with some even resorting to taking on lower-skilled jobs due to the lack of available positions in their field. AI summary