AI Pretext Layoffs Surge with WARN Avoidance

Over 178k AI-driven layoffs YTD across tech, fintech, media. Oracle 10-K admits 21k; Meta lawsuit over AI cuts targeting medical/maternity leave; Visa, ServiceNow, Chime, Scripps add to pattern. New granular WARN filings: Visa 320 Foster City, ServiceNow 154 Santa Clara, Chime 135 SF. Intel refuses WARN filing. CA/NY AI disclosure laws passed; federal bill proposed. Strong class-action potential for WARN violations. New early signal: Nutanix rumored 'largest ever' layoffs (monitor). Veritone 10 layoffs in Irvine (AI company).