A recent report by Mercer reveals that 99% of CEOs anticipate layoffs driven by artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives within the next two years. The study highlights a growing trend among corporate leaders who view AI as a means to maximize profits through automation. However, only 32% of these executives believe that the workforce can effectively integrate human and machine capabilities. This shift is expected to disproportionately impact early-career workers, as AI is adept at automating the simpler tasks typically assigned to them. As a result, the job market for individuals aged 22 to 27 has become increasingly challenging, leading to widespread disillusionment about their career prospects. Anxiety over potential job loss has escalated, with only 44% of employees reporting they thrive at work, down from 66% just two years prior. This growing unease has prompted researchers to propose the term 'AI replacement dysfunction' (AIRD) to encapsulate the distress felt by workers regarding AI's role in the future workforce. The implications of these anticipated layoffs raise questions about the genuine productivity benefits of AI and the ethical responsibilities of corporate leaders toward their employees.