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23 Probably not mainly AI. The paper trail for MercadoLibre's cuts points mostly elsewhere, with only a faint AI signal.
Every tracked 2026 layoff at MercadoLibre, newest first. Scores are 0–100: how strongly the public evidence ties the cuts to AI. Sources are linked on each one.
AI score 23/100 (Low) · 80% interval 19–26 · evidence grade C · Brazil · E-commerce
Stated reason: Laid off 119 people in an AI-expansion move (Folha de S. Paulo).
Why 23: Press or analysts tied the cuts to AI; company did not · Drivers: AI attribution +1.5, industry AI exposure +0.6
Evidence: major-outlet report. Signals: attribution 0.3, primary source 0.0, exec statement 0.0, role exposure 0.894, industry exposure 0.858, AI investment 0.0, contrary evidence 0.0 · typical Technology roles (no roles named)
Headcount basis: announced
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