White House advisor says companies are blaming AI for layoffs because 'it plays better in the press'

Business Insider•Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 09:03 AM•2 min read

AI leaders like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have complained about companies "AI washing" their layoffs.

Source: [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/white-house-advisor-ai-layoffs-washing-michael-kratsios-2026-8)

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