Sports Illustrated (Arena Group): AI Layoffs and Workforce Impact

Name: Verified AI Job Displacement Events
Creator: Michael Kristof
License: https://github.com/ai-tech-nerd/ai-economic-impact-dashboard

Sports Illustrated (Arena Group): 100 jobs cut across 1 verified AI-attributed event. Verified from company statements and primary sources.

AI-attributed job cuts

Jan 19, 2024: 100 jobs. Arena Group lost SI license after missed $3.75M payment; previously caught publishing AI-generated articles with fake AI-generated author photos. Layoffs driven by licensing loss, but AI content controversy contributed to brand damage.