Meta announced on April 26 that it will cut approximately 8,000 jobs—roughly 10% of its workforce—starting May 20, 2026.

Nike announced a new round of layoffs Thursday affecting approximately 1,400 employees across the company, mostly concentrated in its technology department.

Vianai Systems, an enterprise AI company, cut ~90% of its engineering team amid mounting uncertainty over funding and product direction. Irony: the company's core product was an AI productivity platform for enterprises.

Cars.com cut 187 employees (~11% of workforce) as its AI-powered advertising and marketplace platform reduced headcount needs in sales and operations.

Video platform Vimeo cut ~25% of its New York staff after being acquired by Italian firm Mediaforeurope. Cuts reflect platform consolidation as AI video tools reduce need for human-led production services.

Mental health voice-biomarker startup Kintsugi shut down entirely, laying off all staff. Company had raised significant VC funding to use AI to detect depression and anxiety via voice analysis, but could not achieve product-market fit.

Sonos made cuts in its marketing division as new CMO reshaped the department, partly citing AI tools enabling smaller marketing teams to do more. Company still recovering from its disastrous 2024 app redesign.

UK digital bank Monzo shut down its US operations entirely, laying off ~50 employees. The company is refocusing on the UK and European markets where its AI-driven banking features have stronger traction.

Ericsson announced 1,600 job cuts in Sweden, doubling down on cost-saving measures after years of 5G spending slowdown and US tariff headwinds. AI-driven network tools are reducing the need for traditional RF engineering and support roles.

IT management vendor Kaseya (owner of Datto, ConnectWise rival) cut 250 employees in its 4th round since April 2024, primarily in sales, marketing, and admin. Cuts reflect Datto acquisition integration and shift to AI-automated MSP tooling.

London-based edtech Multiverse (corporate apprenticeship platform backed by Euan Blair) cut dozens of jobs amid widening losses. The apprenticeship market is being disrupted by AI upskilling tools that reduce need for structured human-led programs.

HPE CEO Antonio Neri announced 2,500 layoffs over 18 months, part of broader cost-cutting while completing the Juniper Networks acquisition. HPE is restructuring around AI-era infrastructure (networking, cloud) and cutting traditional IT support and sales roles.

Autodesk cut ~1,350 employees (9% of workforce), citing AI-driven cloud and platform products as most profitable. CEO Andrew Anagnost noted fewer sales staff needed as subscription models and AI self-service tools grow. Company shifting investment toward AI-augmented design tools.

HP cut up to 2,000 more workers as part of ongoing multi-year restructuring. Earlier HP had controversially tried to eliminate phone support by forcing 15-minute waits — a failed attempt to use friction to push users to AI self-service. Cuts continue as printing division shrinks.

US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency lost 130 staff via DOGE-driven cuts. Cybersecurity experts warned the losses would harm international threat-intelligence collaborations. One of the few government AI-efficiency-adjacent layoffs with documented national security concerns.

Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach cut 1,750 employees (8.5% of workforce) to fund AI investment and global expansion, disposing of unused office space. Analysts flagged that AI — in the form of Workday's own HRIS automation — was reducing staffing needs in HR-adjacent roles internally.

Salesforce cut 1,000+ workers across the company (per Bloomberg) while simultaneously hiring sales staff for new Agentforce AI products. CEO Benioff: the company hired 'zero new engineers in FY26' because AI coding agents handle capacity. Classic dual motion: cut human roles, sell AI to others.

CEO Zuckerberg told staff he would 'move out low performers faster' — cutting 5% (~3,600 employees) beginning Feb 10. Company had already reduced headcount 5% via attrition in 2024. US fact-checkers replaced by AI-assisted community notes system. Zuckerberg framed it as building a 'more meritocratic' organization.

Small round of cuts across gaming & sales teams; part of ongoing AI-driven restructuring entering 2025.

~22% of staff cut; CEO cited students switching to free AI tools like ChatGPT instead of Chegg's paid platform.

Equinix cut ~400 of its 13,000 employees despite record demand for its data center capacity. New CEO Adaire Fox-Martin restructuring post-leadership shakeup (CIO and CISO both departed). Paradox: AI is driving record demand for Equinix facilities while AI tools reduce its internal headcount needs.

AMD cut ~1,000 employees (4% of workforce) to reallocate resources toward AI chip development. Gaming segment expected to fall 59% in 2024 while AI chip sales target $5B. AMD's MI300X AI accelerator competes with Nvidia's H100/H200 but Nvidia holds 80%+ market share. Stock down 5% vs Nvidia's +200% in 2024.

Freshworks cut 660 employees (13% of workforce) despite reporting strong earnings. CFO cited need to 'add more focus on EX, AI, and CX priorities.' ~500 of cuts were in India (~76% of total), suggesting cost arbitrage alongside AI restructuring. Analyst: 'AI quite likely played a key role.'

Kaseya's 3rd round of cuts in 2024, eliminating ~200 roles in sales and back-office as it integrates the Datto acquisition and rolls out AI-automated MSP tools. Also laid off in September 2024.

Cisco's second major 2024 round — 6,000 layoffs (7% of workforce) following 4,200 in February. Divisions cut include threat intel unit Talos Security. CEO Chuck Robbins explicitly cited need to 'restructure product groups' around AI-era networking. Total 2024 Cisco cuts: 10,200+.

GM cut 1,000+ software and services staff as it reassessed its digital transformation strategy. Internal memo: moving resources to 'highest-priority work and flattening hierarchies.' GM had over-hired for its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit (before Cruise's collapse) and software-defined vehicle initiatives.

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced 15,000 layoffs (15% of workforce) after Q2 revenue stagnated and net income fell 85%. 'Our revenues have not grown as expected — and we've yet to fully benefit from powerful trends, like AI.' Intel is losing the AI chip race to Nvidia and struggling to execute its foundry strategy.

Enterprise software company OpenText cut 1,200 jobs (1.7% of workforce) to save ~$100M annually. Plans to hire new sales and engineering staff in AI product areas in 2025. Classic restructuring: cut legacy support/sales, invest in AI product lines.

Cuts hit Azure for Operations and Mission Engineering teams as Microsoft redirects cloud budgets to AI infrastructure build-out.

200+ Core team employees cut (engineering, IT, security, governance); some roles moved to India and Mexico to reduce costs.

Elon Musk cut 14,000+ employees (10%+ of global workforce), pivoting from EV cost battles toward autonomous vehicles and AI robotaxi. 'It is extremely important to look at every aspect of the company for cost reductions and increasing productivity... we are developing some of the most revolutionary technologies in AI.' Two senior execs (SVP Drew Baglino, VP Rohan Patel) also departed.

Hundreds cut from AWS sales, marketing, and tech development for physical retail as Amazon scaled back Just Walk Out technology.

Amazon cut hundreds of AWS sales/marketing roles and axed the 'Just Walk Out' automated checkout technology for US Amazon Fresh stores — ironically laying off the AI product itself as it failed to scale economically. AWS cuts concentrated in operations and mission engineering teams.

Dell's FY2024 10-K disclosed 13,000 layoffs over fiscal year (133k→120k employees). Dell had announced 6,650 cuts in Feb 2024. Moving aggressively into AI server infrastructure (PowerEdge AI servers) while cutting legacy PC and enterprise sales roles.

$2.2B restructuring program targeting 8,000 roles to pivot to AI; most covered by voluntary leave and reskilling, headcount to stay flat.

First 2024 round; 5% of 84,900 employees cut as Cisco refocuses on AI and security and away from legacy telecom equipment.

Restructured around AI-powered writing tools; CEO cited need to align teams and resources with AI strategic priorities.

UPS cut 12,000 of its 85,000 management jobs explicitly because AI tools are replacing coordination and scheduling functions. CEO Carol Tomé also imposed 5-day office return. Target: $1B in savings. AI route optimization and automated sortation systems replace what entire management layers previously did.

9% workforce reduction; CEO Alex Chriss cited need to deploy automation, consolidate tech, and reduce duplication to compete.

Unity cut ~1,800 employees (25% of workforce) as it refocused on AI-assisted game development tools. Comes after CEO John Riccitiello resigned over controversial runtime fee policy that alienated developers. Unity is betting on AI to help small studios compete with large ones.

Meta reduced headcount 5% through attrition (natural exits not replaced) as Zuckerberg shifted hiring toward AI roles. Also closed US fact-checking program replacing human reviewers with AI-moderated Community Notes system. Setting the stage for 2025 announced cuts.

Third round of cuts in 2023; most affected were sales teams for contact center software as Twilio refocused on AI-driven analytics.

Days after closing $69B VMware acquisition, Broadcom cut 1,267 VMware employees; further cuts signalled in filings.

Hundreds cut from Alexa division explicitly to shift resources to generative AI. Amazon stated it was 'maximizing efforts focused on generative AI.'

7% of workforce cut ahead of $28B Cisco acquisition; CEO cited unpredictable macro environment.

Up to 14,000 jobs cut after Q3 net sales fell 20% YoY; Nokia saving up to $1.2B by 2026 as 5G spending slows.

28% of staff cut explicitly because generative AI (Copilot, CodeWhisperer, Bard) is replacing Q&A workflows that Stack Overflow monetized.

1,258 roles cut from San Diego and Santa Clara offices; revenue down 23% YoY and net income down 52% for the quarter.

Second layoff round in 9 months; 27% of workforce cut as company refocused on enterprise clients and AI-enhanced platform.

3,900 cuts tied to reorganization of Kyndryl spinoff and healthcare analytics divestiture; part of IBM's AI-first pivot.

3,000 jobs cut (~2.5% of 112K workforce) alongside plans to divest Qualtrics; CEO framed it as realignment for AI era.

Google cut 12,000 employees (6% of workforce) — largest in company history at that point. CEO Sundar Pichai: 'I take full responsibility.' Hiring surge during COVID years reversed. Sets stage for Google's AI-first reorganization: subsequent years see continued smaller rolling cuts as Gemini development reprioritizes teams.

Microsoft cut 10,000 employees (5% of workforce) weeks before announcing a $10B additional investment in OpenAI. CEO Satya Nadella explicitly tied the cuts to the need to focus resources on 'the AI layer.' Restructuring of Azure, hardware (Surface), and consulting divisions. Sets the template for the AI-era layoff announcement.

~10% of workforce cut; Benioff admitted pandemic over-hiring and cited economic downturn. Company soon pivoted to AI-first messaging with Einstein GPT.

Amazon cut 18,000 employees (6% of corporate workforce) — largest layoff in company history at the time. CEO Andy Jassy memo cited 'macroeconomic uncertainty' and prior rapid hiring. Cuts concentrated in retail, devices (Alexa), and recruiting teams. Alexa team cuts foreshadow eventual AI assistant competition that would reduce its strategic priority.