Will any US newspaper layoff over 50% of its editorial staff citing AI content generation by 2029?

The newspaper industry has been undergoing significant contraction, with 2,100 newspapers closed between 2004 and 2019, and many have pointed to the increasing prevalence of AI content generation as a potential reason for layoffs. As of 2023, reports indicate a rise in the use of AI tools such as OpenAI's GPT and others by media organizations for content generation, which could lead to substantial staff reductions. If this trend continues alongside current economic pressures, the likelihood of significant layoffs rises.