Expedia: 400 jobs cut

Cut ~3% of workforce in product/tech roles. Coincided with increased AI focus, including new Chief AI Officer appointment. The connection to AI is moderate — while the company is investing in AI capabilities, the layoffs were attributed to broader restructuring alongside technology adoption. Of the 400 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 160 roles (40%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Travel/Tech where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.