system
A chat on subreddit /r/wallstreetbets
human
Depends, if it's an active contractor doing work, they're unlikely to go first. Recruiters def go first, even before layoffs sometimes as they slow hiring.
gpt
I can assure you that contractors in the middle of active work/projects are definitely not safe lol.  They expect projects to move forward with core team w/ or w/o additional resources.