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Apr 13, 2026 2 min read

Amazon announces 14,000 layoffs across divisions, reports confirm

Reports say Amazon may cut 14,000 white-collar roles across AWS, retail and HR amid AI-driven restructuring.
Apr 13, 2026 2 min read

Meta conducts significant layoffs in its Reality Labs division

Meta cut 1,000+ Reality Labs jobs as it shifts focus from VR metaverse to AR wearables.
Apr 12, 2026 4 min read

Global Layoffs in Tech Reach Over 71,000 Due to AI Investments

Global tech layoffs top 71,447 in Q1 2026 as firms cut roles while shifting investment toward AI.
Apr 5, 2026 3 min read

Tech Sector Layoffs Reach 52,000 Jobs Cut Over Three Months

Tech firms cut 52,000+ jobs in Q1 2026 amid AI adoption and restructuring.
Apr 5, 2026 2 min read

Oracle Layoffs in Bay Area Affect 158 Workers, State Filings Reveal

Oracle's latest cuts affect 158 Pleasanton workers as the company makes broader layoffs amid AI infrastructure spending.
Apr 2, 2026 4 min read

Oracle Begins Layoff Campaign Affecting Up to 30,000 Workers Globally

Reports say Oracle emailed mass layoffs affecting up to 30,000 employees amid AI-driven restructuring.
Apr 2, 2026 2 min read

Pentagon Highlights AI's Role in Modernizing Recruitment and Training

Pentagon tech leaders say AI is reshaping recruiting and workforce training as a talent draw and force multiplier.
Apr 2, 2026 3 min read

Oracle Reportedly Undertakes Global Downsizing of 30,000 Employees

Reports say Oracle laid off thousands via email amid AI-driven restructuring and data-center expansion.
Apr 2, 2026 3 min read

Oracle Initiates Global Layoffs Affecting 30,000 Employees

Oracle cut up to 30,000 jobs via a 6 a.m. email amid AI expansion and heavy debt.
Mar 30, 2026 1 min read

Microsoft Freezes Hiring in Azure Segment Amid Ongoing Tech Layoffs

Microsoft pauses hiring in Azure and major divisions to restrain costs amid industry layoffs.
Mar 30, 2026 2 min read

Epic Games Reduces Workforce by 1,000 Employees due to Financial Strains

Epic Games laid off over 1,000 employees, citing Fortnite engagement decline and financial pressure.
Mar 30, 2026 4 min read

Meta Implements Further Layoffs According to a Leaked Company Memo

Leaked memo shows Meta rebranding staff as “AI builders” and reorganizing teams amid layoffs and big AI investments.
Mar 30, 2026 4 min read

OpenAI Hires Former Meta Executive to Foster Sponsored ChatGPT Answers Strategy

OpenAI tests sponsored ChatGPT answers and hires a former Meta ad exec to build its ad business.
Mar 23, 2026 2 min read

Tech layoffs surpass 40,000 in early 2026 as AI reshapes industry

Over 40,000 tech jobs cut in early 2026 as firms reorganize and shift spending toward AI.
Mar 19, 2026 3 min read

Spotify announces 17% workforce reduction, impacting 1,500 employees

Spotify will cut about 17% of its workforce—at least 1,500 people; CEO Daniel Ek details layoffs and severance.
Mar 19, 2026 3 min read

Meta to enact significant workforce layoffs in upcoming period

Meta may cut roughly 20% of its workforce to offset AI infrastructure and R&D costs, sparking debate over AI-driven layoffs.
Mar 16, 2026 4 min read

Meta discontinues Nielsen DMA targeting for automotive ads, adopts Comscore Markets

Meta is replacing Nielsen DMA codes with Comscore Market IDs for automotive ads; update catalog feeds by June 22, 2026.
Mar 16, 2026 2 min read

Apple reduces App Store commissions in China to 25%, effective immediately

Apple reduces App Store commissions in China to 25% (standard) and 12% for small businesses, effective March 15, 2026.
Mar 16, 2026 3 min read

Meta announces substantial layoffs impacting 16,000 employees

Reuters: Meta may cut up to 20% of staff as AI spending forces major restructuring.
Mar 14, 2026 3 min read

Elon Musk announces Tesla's hiring plans contradicting AI layoff trends

Elon Musk says Tesla will increase headcount despite AI-driven layoffs, while output per employee rises with robots.
Mar 12, 2026 2 min read

Cadient Introduces SmartRefer(TM) and SmartCommunicate(TM) AI-Powered Features

Cadient launches SmartRefer and SmartCommunicate to automate referrals and AI HR communications.
Mar 9, 2026 2 min read

Tech industry sees over 35,000 layoffs in 2026 amid AI restructuring trends

Major tech firms cut over 35,000 jobs in early 2026 amid AI-driven restructuring and cost cuts.
Mar 3, 2026 2 min read

Jack Dorsey's Block announces layoffs of nearly 50% workforce

Block is cutting nearly half its workforce due to AI; affected employees receive severance and stock jumped.
Feb 19, 2026 3 min read

Beep secures $850K in funding to advance AI career platform

Beep raises $850K to scale an AI-driven career platform in India, targeting Tier 2/3 students and 5M users.
Feb 15, 2026 3 min read

Global tech sector cuts over 30,000 jobs in early 2026

Nearly 30,000 tech jobs cut in first 40 days of 2026; Amazon, Salesforce, Meta and others announced layoffs.
Jan 25, 2026 2 min read

Vimeo parent company Bending Spoons announces substantial staff layoffs

Vimeo reportedly laid off most staff after being acquired by private equity firm Bending Spoons.
Jan 21, 2026 2 min read

Microsoft begins layoffs without severance policy: details revealed

Microsoft has begun performance-based layoffs; affected employees reportedly lose severance and healthcare immediately.
Jan 21, 2026 2 min read

Deel Secures Guinness World Records™ Title, Revolutionizes Global Hiring

Deel sets a Guinness World Record for the largest online hiring event, using AI to accelerate global recruitment.
Jan 19, 2026 3 min read

Amazon announces 14,000 corporate job cuts, engineering most affected

Amazon cuts ~14,000 corporate jobs; WARN filings show engineers, especially mid-level SDE IIs, were disproportionately hit.
Jan 15, 2026 3 min read

Workday faces lawsuit over alleged AI hiring discrimination

Federal court allows collective action in Mobley v. Workday alleging AI hiring bias; HR implications.
Jan 15, 2026 2 min read

Meta lays off 1,500 employees from Reality Labs division

Meta laid off about 1,500 Reality Labs employees as it shifts spending from the metaverse to AI glasses and wearables.
Jan 15, 2026 3 min read

Playtika announces 15% workforce reduction, affecting 500 employees

Playtika to cut about 500 jobs (15% of workforce) as CEO shifts to AI, automation and a tighter product focus.
Jan 15, 2026 3 min read

OpenAI outlines skills-to-jobs strategy during Capitol Hill testimony

OpenAI outlines skills-to-jobs pipeline as staff testify on Capitol Hill about AI workforce readiness.
Jan 12, 2026 4 min read

Amazon Projects Additional 30,000 Layoffs Following Recent Corporate Reductions

Amazon confirmed 14,000 corporate layoffs; up to 30,000 roles once expected as it shifts toward AI and automation.
Jan 12, 2026 2 min read

Autodesk Announces Workforce Reduction Amidst Ongoing Tech Layoffs

Autodesk to cut about 9% (~1,350 jobs) in a global restructuring to focus on AI and cloud.
Jan 11, 2026 3 min read

X to Release Open Source Algorithm Related to Advertisement Recommendations

X will open-source its recommendation algorithm within seven days, sharing post and ad recommendation code.
Jan 11, 2026 4 min read

Google Ends Session Tracking for New Advertisers in Ads API Update

Google restricts session attribute and IP imports in Google Ads API; new advertisers must use the Data Manager API by Feb 2, 2026.
Jan 9, 2026 3 min read

Canva Recruits Ex-Adobe Generative AI Lead to Drive EdTech Innovation

Canva hires ex-Adobe generative AI lead Kshitiz Garg to expand AI-powered audio/video research for EdTech.
Jan 9, 2026 2 min read

Angi Announces Layoff of 350 Workforce Members Due to AI Efficiency Advancements

Angi is cutting about 350 jobs, citing AI-driven efficiency to save $70–80M annually.
Jan 9, 2026 4 min read

Amazon announces mass layoffs planned for January 2026

Amazon to cut 1,001–2,500 jobs this month as WARN filings signal broader layoffs and AI-driven restructuring.
Jan 9, 2026 2 min read

Microsoft addresses rumors, denies planned job cuts exceeding 10,000

Microsoft denies reports it will cut more than 10,000 jobs in January amid anonymous forum claims.
Jan 8, 2026 3 min read

OpenAI Unveils New Employment Platform for AI Professionals

OpenAI launches a LinkedIn-style jobs platform and AI fluency certifications to connect AI talent with employers.
Jan 5, 2026 2 min read

Apple confirms employment reductions in latest tech sector layoffs

Apple cuts a small number of sales roles to boost customer engagement; affected employees can apply for other roles.
Jan 5, 2026 3 min read

Goldman Sachs forecasts additional AI-driven layoffs for 2026 amidst automation trends

Goldman Sachs warns AI-driven automation could prompt another wave of layoffs in 2026 as firms cut costs over hiring.
Jan 1, 2026 3 min read

Scrutiny grows over Apple’s $1 million Developer Academy amid job placement claims

Report questions cost and job-placement outcomes of Apple’s Detroit Developer Academy after five years.
Dec 1, 2025 2 min read

OpenAI announces plans to introduce ads for free ChatGPT users

OpenAI's ChatGPT Android beta contains ad-related code; ads may be shown to free users.
Nov 27, 2025 3 min read

Major tech companies unveil significant layoffs in November 2025

Overview of November 2025 tech layoffs at HP, Apple, Synopsys, Playtika and others affecting thousands of roles.
Oct 29, 2025 2 min read

Amazon announces layoffs affecting 14,000 workers amid AI-driven restructuring

Amazon to cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as AI-driven restructuring reshapes the company.
Oct 1, 2025 4 min read

Trump Introduces $100K H-1B Visa Fee, Impacting Tech Industry

Trump's $100K H-1B fee could hit startups, push jobs overseas and threaten U.S. tech talent pipeline.

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News

Amazon announces 14,000 layoffs across divisions, reports confirm

Meta conducts significant layoffs in its Reality Labs division

Global Layoffs in Tech Reach Over 71,000 Due to AI Investments

Tech Sector Layoffs Reach 52,000 Jobs Cut Over Three Months

Oracle Layoffs in Bay Area Affect 158 Workers, State Filings Reveal

Oracle Begins Layoff Campaign Affecting Up to 30,000 Workers Globally

Pentagon Highlights AI's Role in Modernizing Recruitment and Training

Oracle Reportedly Undertakes Global Downsizing of 30,000 Employees

Oracle Initiates Global Layoffs Affecting 30,000 Employees

Microsoft Freezes Hiring in Azure Segment Amid Ongoing Tech Layoffs

Epic Games Reduces Workforce by 1,000 Employees due to Financial Strains

Meta Implements Further Layoffs According to a Leaked Company Memo

OpenAI Hires Former Meta Executive to Foster Sponsored ChatGPT Answers Strategy

Tech layoffs surpass 40,000 in early 2026 as AI reshapes industry

Spotify announces 17% workforce reduction, impacting 1,500 employees

Meta to enact significant workforce layoffs in upcoming period

Meta discontinues Nielsen DMA targeting for automotive ads, adopts Comscore Markets

Apple reduces App Store commissions in China to 25%, effective immediately

Meta announces substantial layoffs impacting 16,000 employees

Elon Musk announces Tesla's hiring plans contradicting AI layoff trends

Cadient Introduces SmartRefer(TM) and SmartCommunicate(TM) AI-Powered Features

Tech industry sees over 35,000 layoffs in 2026 amid AI restructuring trends

Jack Dorsey's Block announces layoffs of nearly 50% workforce

Beep secures $850K in funding to advance AI career platform

Global tech sector cuts over 30,000 jobs in early 2026

Vimeo parent company Bending Spoons announces substantial staff layoffs

Microsoft begins layoffs without severance policy: details revealed

Deel Secures Guinness World Records™ Title, Revolutionizes Global Hiring

Amazon announces 14,000 corporate job cuts, engineering most affected

Workday faces lawsuit over alleged AI hiring discrimination

Meta lays off 1,500 employees from Reality Labs division

Playtika announces 15% workforce reduction, affecting 500 employees

OpenAI outlines skills-to-jobs strategy during Capitol Hill testimony

Amazon Projects Additional 30,000 Layoffs Following Recent Corporate Reductions

Autodesk Announces Workforce Reduction Amidst Ongoing Tech Layoffs

X to Release Open Source Algorithm Related to Advertisement Recommendations

Google Ends Session Tracking for New Advertisers in Ads API Update

Canva Recruits Ex-Adobe Generative AI Lead to Drive EdTech Innovation

Angi Announces Layoff of 350 Workforce Members Due to AI Efficiency Advancements

Amazon announces mass layoffs planned for January 2026

Microsoft addresses rumors, denies planned job cuts exceeding 10,000

OpenAI Unveils New Employment Platform for AI Professionals

Apple confirms employment reductions in latest tech sector layoffs

Goldman Sachs forecasts additional AI-driven layoffs for 2026 amidst automation trends

Scrutiny grows over Apple’s $1 million Developer Academy amid job placement claims

OpenAI announces plans to introduce ads for free ChatGPT users

Major tech companies unveil significant layoffs in November 2025

Amazon announces layoffs affecting 14,000 workers amid AI-driven restructuring

Trump Introduces $100K H-1B Visa Fee, Impacting Tech Industry

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