USPS: 10,000 jobs cut

USPS cut 10,000 workers through voluntary early retirement as part of Delivering for America modernization plan. 400 centers being partially or fully automated with HOPS sorting systems. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 10,000 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 7,500 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This reflects a broader trend in Government/Postal where physical automation and robotics are increasingly displacing traditional roles.