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JPMorgan: 120 jobs cut
JPMorgan has announced 120 layoffs in North Jersey, expected to take effect by the end of June 2026, citing AI-driven efficiency as a factor. The bank's CEO, Jamie Dimon, acknowledged that AI has displaced some workers while ensuring opportunities for redeployment. Overall, the company maintains a stable headcount of over 300,000 employees.
Ineffable Intelligence: 0 jobs created
Ineffable Intelligence, a British AI lab founded by former DeepMind researcher David Silver, has raised $1.1 billion in funding at a $5.1 billion valuation. The company aims to build a 'superlearner' AI system using reinforcement learning without human data. The large investment signals significant hiring and job creation in the AI sector, though specific job numbers were not disclosed.
Angi: 350 jobs cut
Angi announced a global workforce reduction affecting approximately 350 employees. The company stated that the restructuring is aimed at reducing operating expenses and is supported by AI-driven efficiency improvements.
Nike: 1,400 jobs cut
Nike announced it is laying off approximately 1,400 employees, representing about 2% of its global workforce, primarily in technology roles across North America, Asia and Europe. The cuts are part of ongoing efforts to streamline workflows and automate operations as the company struggles with a multi-year sales slump. This follows previous layoffs in January 2026 where Nike cut 775 roles specifically to speed up automation initiatives.
Databricks: 1 jobs created
Databricks, a data and AI platform company, has announced a job opening for a Principal Research Scientist – Scaling, based in San Francisco, California. The role will lead a team focused on large language model training and inference efficiency, advancing the company's AI platform. This represents a new AI-focused job creation as Databricks expands its research capabilities.
Redwood: 135 jobs cut
Redwood Materials announced layoffs of approximately 135 employees, representing about 10% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring effort to better align with its growing energy storage business. This decision follows a previous cut of 5% of staff just five months earlier and is framed as a move to sharpen focus and efficiency within the company. CEO JB Straubel reassured remaining employees that the company is on a strong path toward profitability.
Google DeepMind: 1 jobs created
Google DeepMind hired philosopher Henry Shevlin to explore AI consciousness, ethics, and human-machine relationships. The appointment reflects a growing trend among AI companies to bring philosophers and ethicists on board as they grapple with questions around artificial general intelligence. Shevlin will continue his academic work at Cambridge while focusing on foundational AI questions at DeepMind.
Disney: 1,000 jobs cut
Disney announced approximately 1,000 layoffs across all divisions, with Marvel Studios facing an 8% staff reduction. The cuts particularly impacted Marvel's visual development team, with almost the entire team being laid off and replaced by external contractors on a per-project basis. The layoffs are attributed to changes in Marvel's production slate and broader cost-cutting measures at Disney. The visual development team, led by Ryan Meinerding, has been responsible for concept art and design work across the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Iron Man.
Snap: 1,000 jobs cut
Snap announced it is laying off approximately 1,000 employees, representing 16% of its workforce, as part of a cost-cutting effort that will save the company $500 million by the second half of 2026. CEO Evan Spiegel stated that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence enable teams to reduce repetitive work and increase velocity, with the company already seeing small squads leveraging AI tools across initiatives including Snapchat+, ad platform performance, and infrastructure efficiency. The layoffs affect the company's global workforce of about 5,261 full-time employees as of December 2025.
Morrisons: 200 jobs cut
Morrisons is set to cut approximately 200 jobs at its head office as part of a restructuring driven by artificial intelligence and automation initiatives. This decision comes alongside the closure of 103 stores and aims to simplify operations and enhance performance during challenging market conditions. The announcement has left many employees distressed, with significant uncertainty about their roles.
TCS: 23,460 jobs cut
TCS reported a headcount reduction of 23,460 in FY26, bringing its total employees to 584,519. The CHRO indicated that the layoff cycle has concluded, but there are plans for aggressive campus hiring in the future. CEO K Krithivasan highlighted the potentially growing reliance on technology partners amid the rise of AI.
Schaeffler: 0 jobs cut
Schaeffler deployed humanoid robots for manual tasks at their auto parts plant in Cheraw, South Carolina. While company proponents claim the robots will displace rather than replace workers, moving them to different roles within the company, the robots are explicitly taking over manual jobs previously performed by humans. The deployment represents a concrete example of physical automation replacing human labor in manufacturing.
Pendo: 90 jobs cut
Pendo, a Raleigh-based software analytics company, laid off 90 employees (10% of its workforce) in April 2026, with CEO Todd Olson explicitly attributing the cuts to rapid adoption of AI tools. The company has been 'refounding' itself over six months as clients implement more AI solutions, requiring workforce adjustments. Despite the layoffs, Olson emphasized this was not a reflection of business weakness but rather positioning for future opportunities in the AI-transformed landscape.
Oracle: 710 jobs cut
Oracle laid off 710 employees across California, including 318 in Redwood City, 184 in Santa Clara, 158 in Pleasanton, and 50 in Santa Monica, with cuts effective by June 1, 2026. The layoffs are part of broader reductions reportedly in the thousands globally, affecting a company with 162,000 total employees as of May 2025. The cuts come as tech giants like Meta, Google and Amazon have also reduced headcount while simultaneously investing billions in artificial intelligence initiatives. Oracle's stock has fallen nearly 27% since January despite reporting strong earnings with 22% revenue growth in its fiscal third quarter.
Nokia: 3,000 jobs cut
Nokia is planning significant layoffs that could affect up to 3,000 jobs in India, representing a 20% reduction of its local workforce. The job cuts are part of a global strategy to manage financial pressures, with adaptation of AI-driven processes cited as a contributing factor.
Telus: 2,800 jobs cut
Telus reduced its Canadian workforce by 2,800 jobs in 2025 while simultaneously expanding its AI-focused Telus Digital division by 6,100 employees globally. The telecommunications company cited industry transformation and growing customer demand for self-serve options as drivers for the cuts. Despite the Canadian job losses, Telus's overall headcount increased by nearly 5,000 employees due to international expansion in AI and data services.
Goldman Sachs: 1 jobs created
Goldman Sachs announced the hiring of Archana Vemulapalli as Partner and Global Head of AI Product Management and Strategic Relations on April 6, 2026. In this newly created role, she will work across the firm to develop AI offerings and deploy innovative solutions to advance Goldman Sachs' priorities. Vemulapalli brings over two decades of engineering and leadership experience from companies including AMD and Amazon Web Services. The appointment reflects Goldman Sachs' continued investment in AI capabilities across its financial services operations.
Bolt: 330 jobs cut
Bolt, a one-click checkout fintech startup, cut approximately one-third of its workforce on April 5, 2026. CEO Ryan Breslow explicitly cited AI as a factor in the layoffs, stating the company would be "leveraging AI at our core" and operating as a "leaner and more AI-centric" organization. The cuts were part of broader financial pressures at the company, which had previously offered employees equity in lieu of pay. This follows a pattern of AI-driven workforce reductions in the fintech sector.
Meta: 198 jobs cut
Meta Platforms announced plans to cut 198 jobs across two Bay Area locations in May 2026, with 124 positions eliminated in Burlingame and 74 in Sunnyvale. The layoffs are part of ongoing workforce reductions at the company, which has cut 519 jobs in California so far in 2026. All affected separations are expected to be permanent with no bumping rights for displaced workers.
Oracle: 2,500 jobs cut
Oracle laid off approximately 2,500-3,000 employees in India as part of a global restructuring affecting 30,000 workers worldwide. The company is pivoting from traditional enterprise software toward AI-ready services and infrastructure, making certain legacy roles redundant. Oracle is investing $50 billion to build data centers for AI workloads, with AI infrastructure revenue growing 243% year-over-year. The layoffs occurred despite strong financial performance, highlighting the tech industry's shift toward AI-driven operations.
Nokia: 14,000 jobs cut
Nokia announced plans to cut 20% of its global workforce, affecting over 14,000 employees out of approximately 74,000 total staff. The layoffs are part of broader restructuring efforts at the Finnish telecommunications equipment maker. While the company has been investing in AI technologies, including acquiring optical networking firm Infinera, no direct link was made between AI adoption and the job cuts. The restructuring will impact Nokia's workforce in India and other global locations.
Microsoft: 0 jobs cut
Microsoft froze hiring across major divisions including cloud and North American sales groups in March 2026, citing cost-cutting needs to boost margins. The hiring freeze affects most divisions but excludes the Copilot AI tool development group, which continues hiring. This move comes as Microsoft faces pressure to show returns on its heavy AI infrastructure investments and follows the company's previous layoffs of 4% of its workforce in July 2025.
Amazon: 500 jobs cut
Amazon announced the closure of its historic Marston Gate fulfillment center in the UK, affecting 500 employees. The company is opening a new £500 million Northampton facility that will feature thousands of robotic systems and employ approximately 2,000 staff. All affected workers are being offered transfers to the new automated facility or other Amazon locations. The closure represents a shift from Amazon's first UK facility to a highly automated operation with four times the workforce.
Meta: 700 jobs cut
Meta laid off approximately 700 employees on March 25, 2026, as part of a strategic shift to focus spending on AI infrastructure and talent acquisition. The cuts primarily affected Reality Labs, social media divisions, and recruitment teams. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg indicated this was part of "flattening teams" as AI enables smaller, more efficient project teams. The company is dramatically increasing AI spending to $162-167 billion this year while reducing workforce costs.
Epic Games: 1,000 jobs cut
Epic Games announced layoffs of over 1,000 employees, representing about 20% of its workforce, in March 2026. CEO Tim Sweeney explicitly stated that the cuts are not AI-driven, citing instead a downturn in Fortnite engagement and industry-wide challenges including slower growth and weaker spending. The company emphasized it still needs software developers and views AI as a productivity tool rather than a replacement for workers.
HSBC: 1 jobs created
HSBC announced the appointment of David Rice as its first Chief AI Officer, effective April 1, 2026. The new role is part of HSBC's broader strategy to deploy AI at scale across the organization. The appointment aims to provide enterprise leadership for AI adoption and help build AI solutions that benefit both colleagues and customers. HSBC also expanded the remit of its Chief Technology Officer to strengthen technology foundations for AI deployment.
OpenAI: 0 jobs created
OpenAI plans to nearly double its workforce by the end of 2026 as it competes with rivals like Anthropic and Google. The hiring expansion was reported by the Financial Times on March 21, 2026. While specific job numbers weren't disclosed, this represents significant growth for the AI company.
Government of Canada: 12,000 jobs cut
The Canadian federal government announced plans to cut more than 12,000 full-time equivalent positions across departments and agencies over the next three years as part of spending review targets. Several departments mentioned using artificial intelligence to increase efficiency or improve service delivery as part of their cost-cutting measures. Major affected departments include Public Services and Procurement Canada (1,793 positions), Health Canada (942 positions), and Statistics Canada (900 positions).
IKEA: 800 jobs cut
IKEA's parent company Ingka announced plans to cut 800 office-based jobs primarily in Sweden and the Netherlands as part of organizational streamlining efforts. The furniture retailer cited the need for increased speed and agility in decision-making amid challenging retail conditions. CEO Juvencio Maeztu stated the restructuring would enable faster decision-making and help reduce costs to bring down customer prices.
Snowflake: 70 jobs cut
Snowflake cut approximately 70 workers from its technical writing and documentation team as part of what the company called "targeted adjustments" to align with its long-term strategy. The cuts affected the team responsible for documenting Snowflake's technology for developers and customers. CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy had previously stated the company was focusing on operational efficiency while building more AI products. The layoffs occurred amid broader tech industry cuts as companies shift focus toward AI development.
CBS News: 66 jobs cut
CBS News laid off approximately 6% of its workforce (about 66 employees) and shut down its 99-year-old CBS News Radio division on March 20, 2026. The cuts were part of new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss's overhaul of the network following Skydance's takeover of parent company Paramount. The radio division will cease operations on May 22, affecting 700 affiliated stations. The layoffs were framed as necessary resource reallocation to adapt to changing media consumption patterns.
Salesforce: 8,000 jobs cut
Salesforce announced the layoff of 8,000 employees as part of a shift towards AI-driven operations, which now handle up to 50% of the company's work. This decision is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and focus on core growth areas. The company currently employs 83,334 people.
Crypto.com: 288 jobs cut
Crypto.com announced a 12% workforce reduction, with CEO Kris Marszalek explicitly citing the integration of "enterprise-wide AI" as the reason for cutting roles that "do not adapt in our new world." The CEO stated that companies not making this AI pivot will "immediately fail" and slower companies will be "left behind." This follows previous layoffs at the cryptocurrency exchange in 2022 and 2023 for different reasons. The announcement represents another example of tech executives directly linking AI adoption to workforce reductions.
HSBC: 20,000 jobs cut
HSBC is considering significant staffing cuts, with plans to reduce around 20,000 positions or 10% of its workforce as the company increasingly relies on AI technologies. The layoffs are expected to focus on non-client facing roles within the bank's service centers. This move comes amid a broader trend in the banking sector towards automation, as HSBC's leadership has signaled the need for an operational overhaul.
Microsoft: 0 jobs created
Microsoft announced a major AI leadership reorganization, combining its commercial and consumer Copilot teams under executive vice president Jacob Andreou. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman will now focus exclusively on the company's superintelligence team, which is building frontier AI models to reduce Microsoft's reliance on OpenAI. The restructuring reflects Microsoft's strategy to create a more cohesive AI platform while developing proprietary AI capabilities.
Bentley: 275 jobs cut
Bentley Motors plans to cut up to 275 jobs as part of its focus on long-term competitiveness and operational efficiency. The decision comes despite reporting a seventh straight year of profitability and is linked to the company's upcoming phase of electrification and product launches.
Dell: 11,000 jobs cut
Dell has announced a reduction of 11,000 jobs, representing a 10% decrease in its workforce over the past year. This marks the third consecutive year of workforce reduction for the company. The layoffs are part of Dell's broader strategy to align operations with its modernization initiatives, including a significant focus on AI-driven transformations.
Meta: 16,000 jobs cut
Meta is reportedly planning its largest-ever layoffs, potentially cutting over 20% of its nearly 79,000-strong workforce — approximately 15,800 to 16,000 jobs. The cuts are driven by mounting AI infrastructure costs and a push toward leaner, AI-assisted operations. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told investors that projects that used to require big teams can now be accomplished by a single, very talented person. Sources told Reuters the cuts could come as soon as a month.
Anthropic: 200 jobs created
AI safety and research company Anthropic announced plans to create 200 new jobs in Dublin by 2027, expanding its operations into larger premises. The expansion comes in response to strong enterprise demand in Europe, with regional revenue growing 11-fold year-over-year. The new roles will span engineering, sales, finance, legal and compliance, and operations, reflecting Ireland's growing position as a hub for AI adoption.
Atlassian: 1,600 jobs cut
Atlassian laid off 1,600 workers (10% of workforce) as part of a restructuring to invest in AI and enterprise sales. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes stated that while "AI doesn't replace people," it changes the skills mix and number of roles needed in certain areas. Over 900 of the affected positions were in software R&D, with employees receiving minimum 16 weeks severance. The company also replaced its CTO with "next generation AI talent" as part of the restructure.
Netflix: 50 jobs cut
Netflix announced the layoff of approximately 50 employees primarily in its global product team and creative studios as part of a reorganization effort aimed at streamlining operations. The company indicated this move was influenced by technological advancements in AI and automation that decreased the need for certain roles. These layoffs represent less than 0.5% of Netflix's total workforce.
Genesis AI: 1 jobs created
Genesis AI, a full-stack robotics company, hired former Amazon executive Vivian Sun as Vice President of Commercial and Strategy on March 11, 2026. Sun, who previously led automated driving strategy at Amazon and held commercial leadership roles at autonomous vehicle companies Waabi and TuSimple, will spearhead Genesis AI's commercialization and global partnership efforts. The hire comes as the company transitions from technology development to market deployment of its general-purpose robotics solutions.
MM Forgings: 0 jobs cut
MM Forgings, a Chennai-based auto component manufacturer, announced plans to deploy 100-150 robots across its facilities to address manpower shortages and rising labor costs. The company's CMD stated that each robot can replace roughly 3% of workers, with automation becoming necessary as the manufacturing sector faces competition for workers from the services industry. The robot deployment is part of a broader ₹160-200 crore capital expenditure plan for the next fiscal year.
Oracle: 20,000 jobs cut
Oracle planning to cut 20,000-30,000 positions (12-18% of workforce) amid cash crunch from massive AI data center expansion. Some categories can be bolstered using AI. 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 20,000 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 8,000 roles (40%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Enterprise Software where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Morgan Stanley: 2,500 jobs cut
Cut 2,500 employees (3% of staff) across investment banking, wealth management divisions. Came after record revenue year in 2025. 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 2,500 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 1,000 roles (40%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Financial Services where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Amazon: 100 jobs cut
Amazon laid off over 100 employees from its robotics division in March 2026 as part of a strategic shift in warehouse automation. The cuts were directly linked to the cancellation of the Blue Jay project, a ceiling-mounted robotic system that faced high development costs and performance issues. Despite the layoffs, Amazon continues to invest in other automation initiatives, including the Orbital modular system expected to launch in 2027.
Oracle: 700 jobs cut
Oracle announced layoffs affecting approximately 700 employees in California as part of a larger restructuring effort linked to its AI investments. This move is part of a significant reduction in force that aims to optimize costs while the company expands its AI data center capacity. The layoffs were communicated to affected workers via email, indicating an immediate termination.
Ocado: 1,000 jobs cut
CEO stated company has largely completed significant phase of investment in robotics and automation. Direct replacement of human roles with automated warehouse systems. The company explicitly cited AI and automation as a primary driver of the workforce reduction. This reflects a broader trend in Online Grocery/Robotics where physical automation and robotics are increasingly displacing traditional roles.
eBay: 800 jobs cut
Cut 800 roles (6% of workforce) while investing heavily in AI-powered shopping agents, automated listing tools, and pricing optimization. Third round in three years. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 800 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 600 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in E-commerce where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
WiseTech Global: 2,000 jobs cut
WiseTech Global will axe about 2,000 jobs (nearly a third of its global workforce) in a two-year AI restructuring. CEO stated: 'the era of manually writing code as the core act of engineering is over.' Product, development, and customer service teams cut by up to 50%.
Commonwealth Bank: 300 jobs cut
CBA is cutting 300 positions, primarily in technology roles, while investing $90 million in a three-year AI workforce program to prepare employees for AI-driven changes. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 300 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 225 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Financial Services where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Amazon: 350 jobs cut
Amazon Web Services announced 350 redundancies in Ireland as part of a global restructuring plan to cut 16,000 roles. The company conducted a voluntary redundancy process, reducing the initial number of at-risk employees from 361 to 350. The layoffs are part of broader organizational changes at the cloud computing division.
Oracle: 254 jobs cut
Oracle laid off 254 employees across three Bay Area offices in Redwood City, Pleasanton, and Santa Clara. The cuts affected teams working on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AI/machine learning projects. This represents a notable instance where AI teams were reduced rather than being the cause of layoffs elsewhere in the company.
Baker McKenzie: 1,000 jobs cut
Law firm Baker McKenzie laid off up to 1,000 support staff (about 10% of global workforce) explicitly citing AI. Roles affected include know-how, research, marketing, and secretarial positions. The firm stated it was 'rethinking the ways in which we work, including through our use of AI.'
Baker McKenzie (AI Hiring): 200 jobs created
While Baker McKenzie cut 1,000 support staff, the legal industry is simultaneously creating new AI-literate roles. Law firms favor smaller teams of AI-literate attorneys who can do more with less. The 2024 graduate employment rate hit 93.4%, the highest on record.
Salesforce: 1,000 jobs cut
Salesforce cut fewer than 1,000 roles in early February 2026, affecting positions in marketing, product management, data analytics, and AI product development. CEO Marc Benioff had previously acknowledged significant workforce reductions linked to AI automation, including 4,000 customer support roles cut due to AI's capabilities. The layoffs align with a broader trend of companies streamlining operations amid rapid AI adoption.
Meta: 0 jobs cut
Meta's Reality Labs reorganized a 1,000-employee team into AI-native 'pods' to drive engineering productivity gains through AI integration. The restructuring replaced traditional job titles with 'AI Builder,' 'AI Pod Lead,' and 'AI Org Lead' roles, enabling smaller teams to handle work previously requiring larger groups. Meta stated this reorganization aims to fundamentally change how work is done using AI capabilities. The company emphasized that team size remains the same under the new structure, and the change is unrelated to concurrent layoffs at other divisions.
Livspace: 1,000 jobs cut
Laid off ~1,000 employees (12% of workforce) to become AI-native organization. AI agents deployed across functions to replace manual roles. The company explicitly cited AI and automation as a primary driver of the workforce reduction. This is part of a broader pattern in Interior Design/E-commerce where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Workday: 375 jobs cut
Second round of layoffs affecting ~2% of workforce on top of the 1,750 cut in February 2025. Continued AI investment focus. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 375 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 281 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Enterprise Software where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Block: 4,000 jobs cut
Block slashed its workforce by nearly half. CEO Jack Dorsey stated a significantly smaller team using AI tools can do more and do it better. The company explicitly cited AI and automation as a primary driver of the workforce reduction. This is part of a broader pattern in Fintech where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Washington Post: 300 jobs cut
The Washington Post cut roughly one-third of its workforce, including more than 300 journalists. CEO Will Lewis pushed a new strategy centered on subscriptions, events, and heavier use of AI. 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 300 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 120 roles (40%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in News Media where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Telstra: 1,000 jobs cut
Telstra cut 1,000 more jobs while posting $1.2B half-year profit. Continued enterprise simplification with AI efficiency gains. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 1,000 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 750 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Telecommunications where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Oracle: 25,000 jobs cut
Oracle is reportedly planning massive layoffs of 20,000-30,000 employees (12-18% of its workforce) to fund AI infrastructure investments, according to TD Cowen analysts. The job cuts are being driven by the need to raise $156 billion for GPU-rich data centers supporting AI contracts, with layoffs expected to unlock $8-10 billion in operating cash. Oracle has frozen hiring in its cloud division and identified thousands of employees as 'at risk,' with legacy on-premise support and back-office functions facing the highest risk. The company is implementing AI automation pilots targeting repetitive processes, representing a clear case of AI-driven workforce displacement.
Amazon: 16,000 jobs cut
Amazon cut 16,000 additional corporate jobs in January 2026. CEO Jassy stated AI would reduce need for people in certain roles. Total 30,000 corporate cuts since October 2025. The company explicitly cited AI and automation as a primary driver of the workforce reduction. This is part of a broader pattern in Technology/E-commerce where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
ASML: 1,700 jobs cut
Cut 1,700 jobs (3.8% of workforce) despite record results. Cuts target management layers in technology/IT departments. 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 1,700 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 680 roles (40%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Semiconductor Equipment where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
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.
PwC: 150 jobs cut
PwC laid off approximately 150 employees in marketing, human resources, operations and other support functions as part of a U.S. business services reorganization. The cuts represent 1.5% of the roughly 10,000 people in U.S. business services and are tied to the company's efforts to ramp up use of AI and data. More cuts are expected as the reorganization is described as about halfway complete.
Ericsson: 1,600 jobs cut
Ericsson will eliminate 1,600 positions in Sweden (~12% of its 13,222 Swedish workforce) as part of global initiatives to improve cost position. Cuts expected to be completed by end of 2026. This follows 1,200 cuts in Sweden in March 2024 and 8,500 worldwide in 2023.
BNP Paribas: 1,200 jobs cut
BNP Paribas announced plans to eliminate 1,200 positions (600 in France), closing 16% of its branches as part of digitalization. Some employees are being replaced by AI as agencies close. 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 1,200 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 480 roles (40%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Banking where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Meta (Reality Labs): 1,500 jobs cut
Eliminated ~1,500 positions in Reality Labs division (10%), pivoting from metaverse toward AI and wearable technology. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 1,500 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 1,125 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Technology/VR where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Dow Chemical: 4,500 jobs cut
Transform to Outperform strategy includes AI and automation throughout processes. Expected $2B in savings. Restructuring costs of $1.1-1.5B. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 4,500 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 3,375 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Chemical Manufacturing where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Microsoft: 7,000 jobs cut
Microsoft announced plans to lay off approximately 7,000 employees, representing about 3% of its global workforce, as part of CEO Satya Nadella's strategic shift toward AI development. The layoffs are designed to reallocate resources toward advanced AI technologies as Microsoft competes with rivals like Meta and Google. While the company reported strong quarterly revenue of $70.07 billion, it is restructuring to support significant AI investments expected to reach $80 billion in fiscal year 2025. The cuts include both performance-based terminations and broader restructuring efforts targeting management roles to create operational efficiency.
Citigroup: 1,000 jobs cut
Citigroup eliminated approximately 1,000 positions as part of CEO Jane Fraser's 'Transformation' program. Fraser noted automation and AI-enabled systems would allow running middle-office and operational functions with fewer employees. Part of broader plan to cut 20,000 jobs by 2026.
BlackRock: 250 jobs cut
Cut ~250 jobs (1% of 24,600 workforce), third round in 12 months. Cuts in investment and sales teams amid increasing automation. The AI attribution is indirect; the company is investing in AI but did not explicitly link these specific cuts to automation. Of the 250 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 38 roles (15%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Asset Management where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Snap: 1,000 jobs cut
Snap announced layoffs affecting 1,000 employees, which represents 16% of its workforce, as part of a strategy to improve profitability. CEO Evan Spiegel cited advancements in AI as a factor in restructuring efforts. The layoffs aim to reduce annual costs significantly as the company transitions to a more efficient operational model.
Meta: 20,000 jobs cut
Meta has announced significant layoffs impacting 20% of its workforce, totaling approximately 20,000 positions, amidst a drastic shift in spending towards AI technologies. This move is presented as a response to the company's efforts to streamline operations and adapt to evolving market conditions.
Angi: 350 jobs cut
Angi is eliminating 350 jobs as part of a strategy to reduce operating expenses and optimize its organization, attributing the layoffs to AI-driven efficiency improvements.
Tailwind: 3 jobs cut
Tailwind, a web development tool startup, laid off 3 of its 4 engineers on Monday, with CEO Adam Wathan directly attributing the cuts to the 'brutal impact' of AI on the company's business. The CEO reported that revenue dropped 80% as AI tools reduced demand for their paid documentation services, despite increased overall usage. Wathan described the layoffs as affecting 75% of the engineering team and expressed personal regret about the decision.
Meta: 8,000 jobs cut
Meta announced significant layoffs, targeting 8,000 jobs to streamline its workforce as it intensifies its investment in AI technology. The company continues to align its operations with its AI initiatives amid changing industry dynamics.
Disney: 1,000 jobs cut
Disney is laying off 1,000 employees as part of a restructuring initiative to streamline operations and enhance its marketing capabilities. The layoffs are part of a broader effort to create a more agile and technologically-enabled workforce. Disney's total employee count is approximately 231,000.
NASCAR: 1 jobs created
NASCAR hired its first director of artificial intelligence, promoting Richard Bowman from an AI operations specialist role he started at the beginning of 2026. Bowman will guide NASCAR's AI strategy across business operations, digital products, and commercial innovation. The racing organization has been experimenting with AI technology through pilot projects with OpenAI and other initiatives.
Heineken: 6,000 jobs cut
Heineken is set to cut 6,000 jobs, citing AI-driven productivity savings as a key factor. This decision follows a decline in beer sales and is part of the company's strategy to enhance efficiency and focus on growth. The outgoing CEO emphasized the role of AI and technology in reshaping business operations.
Atlassian: 1,600 jobs cut
Atlassian has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting 1,600 jobs as part of a company restructure. The layoffs are seen within the context of increasing reliance on AI technologies.
Pinterest: 700 jobs cut
Pinterest cut 15% of its workforce in an effort to restructure and move toward AI-powered features. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 700 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 525 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Social Media where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
Mistral AI: 173 jobs created
Mistral AI continued expanding to approximately 673 employees by late 2025, adding 173 positions from its 500-employee base, as it competed with OpenAI and Anthropic in the frontier model space. The company explicitly cited AI and automation as a primary driver of the workforce reduction. This hiring reflects the growing demand for AI talent in Artificial Intelligence, as companies race to build out their machine learning and AI infrastructure teams.
Hugging Face: 30 jobs created
Hugging Face grew modestly to 665 employees by late 2025, adding approximately 30 positions. The company laid off 4% of staff in February 2025 but continued net growth. The company explicitly cited AI and automation as a primary driver of the workforce reduction. This hiring reflects the growing demand for AI talent in Artificial Intelligence, as companies race to build out their machine learning and AI infrastructure teams.
Together AI: 26 jobs created
Together AI grew from 287 to approximately 313 employees by late 2025, continuing to expand its open-source AI inference and training platform. The company explicitly cited AI and automation as a primary driver of the workforce reduction. This hiring reflects the growing demand for AI talent in Artificial Intelligence, as companies race to build out their machine learning and AI infrastructure teams.
Anysphere (Cursor): 240 jobs created
Cursor grew from ~60 to ~300 employees in 2025, adding ~240 roles as AI coding adoption surged. The company explicitly cited AI and automation as a primary driver of the workforce reduction. This hiring reflects the growing demand for AI talent in AI Developer Tools, as companies race to build out their machine learning and AI infrastructure teams.
Groq: 644 jobs created
AI inference chip company grew to ~644 employees. Revenue $172.5M in 2025. Nvidia acquisition deal announced. The company explicitly cited AI and automation as a primary driver of the workforce reduction. This hiring reflects the growing demand for AI talent in AI Chips/Inference, as companies race to build out their machine learning and AI infrastructure teams.
Weights & Biases: 304 jobs created
Weights & Biases, the MLOps platform founded in 2017, grew to approximately 304 employees. The company was acquired by CoreWeave for $1.7 billion, reflecting the value of AI infrastructure tooling. The company explicitly cited AI and automation as a primary driver of the workforce reduction. This hiring reflects the growing demand for AI talent in Artificial Intelligence, as companies race to build out their machine learning and AI infrastructure teams.
Allianz Partners: 1,800 jobs cut
Allianz Partners plans to eliminate 1,500 to 1,800 jobs over 12-18 months, mainly in call centres in its travel insurance division. The subsidiary employs 22,600 people, with 14,000 handling customer inquiries by phone. The company is increasingly automating tasks using AI tools.
HP: 6,000 jobs cut
HP announced ~6,000 job cuts as part of a restructuring focused on AI-driven productivity improvements and operational efficiency. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 6,000 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 4,500 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Technology where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
General Motors: 1,140 jobs cut
General Motors announced the permanent layoff of 1,140 employees at its Factory Zero facility in Detroit, effective January 5, 2026. The layoffs are attributed to production schedule changes in response to slower adoption rates of electric vehicles. Approximately 360 employees will remain on furlough through the end of 2025.
Splunk: 825 jobs cut
Splunk conducted multiple layoff rounds in 2023, cutting approximately 4% of workforce (325 employees) in February and 7% (500-560 employees) in November ahead of its Cisco acquisition. The company stated these cuts were due to market conditions and organizational alignment rather than AI automation. Most affected employees were in North America, with the company providing severance packages and job placement resources.
ABN Amro: 5,200 jobs cut
ABN Amro announced plans to cut 5,200 full-time positions (nearly a quarter of its workforce) by 2028. CEO Marguerite Bérard argued AI will assume part of the workload. IT, AI deployment, and API integration are central to the plan. Already cut 1,500 positions in 2025.
Canadian Federal Public Service: 40,000 jobs cut
Canada's top public servant confirmed the Carney government's Budget 2025 will result in 40,000 job cuts, reducing the federal public service from ~370,000 to ~330,000 by March 2029. The budget includes $925.6 million over five years for sovereign AI infrastructure and expanded AI use across departments. Unions warn of longer wait times for passports, EI, child benefits, and reduced public health capacity.
American Airlines: 300 jobs cut
Cut 4% of HQ workforce in communications, commercial, finance, and technology. Referenced efficiency and restructuring, reinvesting savings into AI capabilities. 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 300 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 120 roles (40%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Airlines where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
HP Inc.: 5,000 jobs cut
HP confirmed cutting 4,000-6,000 jobs globally by 2028, explicitly linking the decision to AI adoption. This is part of a broader pattern in Technology/Hardware where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.
NHS England (ICBs): 12,500 jobs cut
Health Secretary Wes Streeting approved a 50% cut to Integrated Care Board running costs, requiring a reduction of approximately 12,500 staff from around 25,000 ICB employees. The cuts aim to save £700-750 million annually. The government is simultaneously investing £1 billion in NHS data and technology transformation to reduce administrative burden through automation.
C3 AI: 224 jobs cut
C3 AI, an enterprise artificial intelligence company, announced layoffs affecting 26% of its global workforce as part of a restructuring plan. CEO Stephen Ehikian stated the company's cost structure was 'simply too high' following disappointing third-quarter results that missed revenue expectations by nearly $23 million. The restructuring also includes a 30% reduction in non-employee costs and is intended to improve operating efficiency. C3 AI shares plunged 17% following the announcement, reaching record lows.