Companies like Amazon and Pinterest claim that by 2025, more than 50,000 jobs will be cut due to artificial intelligence. However, a report from Forrester warns of an "AI whitewashing" phenomenon, where companies lay off employees under the guise of AI without having mature AI applications, often masking other financial issues. Analysts point out that blaming layoffs on AI-driven factors is more likely to "please investors" than admitting business difficulties.