8,000 jobs gone. Now what for AI investment?

So, 8,000 people are out the door. The official word is it's to free up resources for AI. I get that tech evolves, but is this the only way? Cutting so many people feels drastic, especially when they're simultaneously pouring billions into AI. It makes you wonder if the people making these decisions truly understand the impact on the ground. Are we just numbers in a spreadsheet to them? I'm trying to stay optimistic about my own future, but it's tough seeing so many colleagues affected and hearing about the continued focus on these massive AI projects. Anyone else feel like there's a disconnect between the company's priorities and the people who actually build the products?