Michael Burry Warns of “Cyberpunk Future” Amid AI Layoffs
Over 85,000 tech jobs were cut in 2026, a 33% increase compared to the same period last year.Michael Burry warns society is heading toward a Snow Crash cyberpunk dystopian future.Meta moves thousands of workers into AI roles as Zuckerberg says success is not guaranteed. Technology companies are cutting jobs at a rapidly increasing pace as artificial intelligence reshapes the industry, and famous investor Michael Burry appears deeply concerned about where things may be heading. According to employment firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, more than 85,000 jobs have already been eliminated across the tech sector in 2026, marking a 33% increase compared to the same period last year. Meta recently began another round of layoffs affecting roughly 8,000 employees, or about 10% of its workforce. Meanwhile, Intuit announced plans to reduce around 3,000 jobs globally as it increases its focus on AI-driven operations. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly told employees that “success isnt guaranteed” in the AI era, even as the company aggressively expands its artificial intelligence efforts. AI Is Reshaping Corporate Hiring While companies continue reducing headcount in traditional roles, many are simultaneously shifting resources toward AI development and automation. Meta is reportedly moving thousands of workers into AI-related positions as the company restructures internal teams