◆ Emerald Pages ◆ feature / economy The Great AI Boomerang: Google, Meta, Klarna & More Are Quietly Rehiring the Workers They Fired Emerald Book Publication May 31, 2026 8 min read 29% of firms have already rehired for AI-cut roles, while 55% of executives regret replacing workers with AI. From Big Tech to fast
Fewer benefits!
AI did it’s job, it reduced wages.