AI Reshapes Tech Sector as Global Layoffs Top 80,000 in Early 2026

27 articles · Updated · WSWS · Apr 18

Global tech layoffs have surged in 2026, with over 80,000 jobs cut in the first quarter alone.
Nearly half of these layoffs are linked to AI-driven restructuring, as firms like Oracle, Amazon, and Meta prioritise automation and efficiency.
Over one million tech jobs have been lost worldwide since 2021, signalling a structural shift in the industry and raising concerns about future employment.

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