By Srishti Singh Sisodia
Publication Date: 2026-04-01 13:27:00
Oracle layoffs in 2026 have reignited concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace jobs. The concerns grew further after Aravind Srinivas’ recent comments on job cuts due to AI. Srinivas, the CEO of Perplexity AI, suggested that people affected by AI-led job cuts should view it as an opportunity to start their own business. Speaking on the All-In Podcast, he said many individuals do not enjoy their jobs, and that new AI tools could help them build small businesses.
He further added that while there may be short-term job displacement, people should focus on the long-term possibilities created by AI. According to Srinivas, these tools open doors for individuals to learn new skills and create independent sources of income.
“There’s suddenly a new possibility, a new opportunity, to use these tools, learn them, and start your own mini business,” he said on the podcast, which was published on Monday. “Even if there is temporary job displacement to deal with, that sort of glorious future is what we should look forward to.”
However, his remarks have drawn criticism, particularly in the wake of mass layoffs at Oracle, where more than 20,000 employees reportedly lost their jobs as part of AI-driven restructuring.
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