Are tech layoffs becoming the “cost” of AI investment?

Lately it feels like a pattern across big tech.

We keep seeing layoffs announced, but at the same time companies are pouring billions into AI infrastructure and data centers.

From an investor perspective it almost looks like capital is shifting from labor costs to compute costs.

Markets often react positively because margins improve and the company looks more competitive long-term.

Curious what others think.

Do you see this as a temporary cycle while AI ramps up, or is this how big tech will operate going forward?