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infrastructure."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-30T06:24:47.914418","entity":"Wix","event_type":"layoff","id":"4e028f16-c9f9-41da-84c6-92665cf5173b","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-29","source_url":"https://www.hcamag.com/ca/news/general/wix-axes-20-of-its-workforce-as-ai-layoffs-reshape-global-tech/576995","summary":"Wix is laying off 20% of its workforce as part of a corporate restructuring driven by AI adoption."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-30T06:24:47.914412","entity":"Groupon","event_type":"layoff","id":"33915d47-b2f9-45cc-a81b-6a061afb872c","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-29","source_url":"https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-05-29/another-tech-company-says-it-will-cut-hundreds-of-jobs-amid-pivot-to-ai","summary":"Groupon announced cutting up to 400 jobs, 25% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring to become AI-native."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-30T06:24:47.914405","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"25f335b4-f39a-433e-8010-d6c3ba1578a3","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-28","source_url":"https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/may-mayhem-2026-nearly-30000-tech-jobs-were-wiped-out-533404-2026-05-28","summary":"Meta cut 10% of its global workforce, affecting nearly 8,000 employees, and shifted 7,000 to AI-focused projects as part of restructuring."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-30T06:24:47.914382","entity":"Global Tech Industry","event_type":"layoff","id":"1d30d87a-4330-492d-b022-0d1995c1b8e9","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-28","source_url":"https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/may-mayhem-2026-nearly-30000-tech-jobs-were-wiped-out-533404-2026-05-28","summary":"Over 28,000 tech employees were laid off globally in May 2026, contributing to the year's overall job cuts."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-30T06:24:47.913798","entity":"Global Tech Industry","event_type":"layoff","id":"b8fb3716-9122-49c1-a5d7-ab83a29ebeef","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-29","source_url":"https://www.techtimes.com/articles/317392/20260529/tech-layoffs-reach-142000-2026-profitable-companies-cut-jobs-fund-700b-ai-infrastructure.htm","summary":"Over 142,000 tech jobs were cut globally in the first five months of 2026, a 33% increase year-over-year, largely driven by AI investment."},{"ai_confidence":0.7,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046772","entity":"Healthcare (Billings, Montana)","event_type":"layoff","id":"f16610d1-930e-401c-89ef-498bbe99b3c8","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-28","source_url":"https://www.thelayoff.com/h/restructuring","summary":"Several nurses, medical assistants, and providers were laid off in Billings, Montana, due to restructuring."},{"ai_confidence":0.75,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046766","entity":"Tech Sector (General)","event_type":"hiring_freeze","id":"c22f5d0d-b446-44dd-b10d-79786d72c265","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2022-08-03","source_url":"https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-apple-microsoft-peloton-all-of-tech-companies-hitting-the-brakes-on-hiring-202428628.html","summary":"Tech companies like Apple, Google, and Meta are hitting the brakes on hiring."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046759","entity":"Robinhood","event_type":"layoff","id":"3f518971-20c0-4fac-bdf3-2f2b0d8802ad","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2022-08-03","source_url":"https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-apple-microsoft-peloton-all-of-tech-companies-hitting-the-brakes-on-hiring-202428628.html","summary":"Robinhood became the latest tech company to announce layoffs."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046754","entity":"Commerzbank","event_type":"layoff","id":"3a4eff46-5321-4dd0-8297-44eefa586ac1","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-08","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUFYJ8QQM8w","summary":"Commerzbank plans to slash around 3,000 jobs by 2030, increasing AI investment and cost-saving measures."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046749","entity":"Verizon","event_type":"layoff","id":"16bcc168-11b8-45ad-b4ac-8d5bb52a8025","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-08","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUFYJ8QQM8w","summary":"Verizon confirmed fresh workforce reductions despite continuing recruitment in selected divisions."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046743","entity":"Cloudflare","event_type":"layoff","id":"d38281b9-a866-4551-83c6-29756492a4c8","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-08","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUFYJ8QQM8w","summary":"Cloudflare announced plans to cut over 1,100 jobs while expanding its AI-first operating model."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046738","entity":"Oracle","event_type":"restructuring","id":"8822f394-0767-459f-8fc4-a9e6355ad989","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-28","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVDrw3NWn1I","summary":"Oracle is reducing staff while simultaneously hiring in AI-related roles, signaling a shift in labor needs."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046733","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"restructuring","id":"f5a869d3-beb4-4019-9ff2-1ac4d9c40345","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-28","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVDrw3NWn1I","summary":"Amazon is reducing staff while simultaneously hiring in AI-related roles, signaling a shift in labor needs."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046727","entity":"Intuit","event_type":"layoff","id":"dcbea5ed-7df8-4262-bc5f-4bc50bdb807a","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-28","source_url":"https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ai-job-cuts-layoffs-automation/","summary":"Intuit cut 17% of its staff, or 3,000 people, to shift its focus towards AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046722","entity":"Tech Sector 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(Global)","event_type":"layoff","id":"f903b3bb-1f60-449d-b15c-e2abe0eca320","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-28","source_url":"https://www.hrdamerica.com/technology/wix-axes-20-of-its-workforce-as-ai-layoffs-reshape-global-tech/","summary":"Over 134,000 tech jobs were eliminated in 2026 due to corporate restructurings and AI adoption."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046704","entity":"Wix.com Ltd.","event_type":"layoff","id":"eb1fae4e-bd5f-455b-9a64-65be236b935f","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-28","source_url":"https://www.hrdamerica.com/technology/wix-axes-20-of-its-workforce-as-ai-layoffs-reshape-global-tech/","summary":"Wix announced eliminating approximately 1,000 positions, or 20% of its global workforce, driven by AI adoption."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046698","entity":"Cisco","event_type":"layoff","id":"4dfe61c3-2c03-4729-bc72-66b297e1c8cb","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-28","source_url":"https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/may-mayhem-2026-nearly-30000-tech-jobs-were-wiped-out-430314-2026-05-28","summary":"Cisco conducted major workforce reductions as part of business operations revamping with a focus on AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.046675","entity":"PayPal","event_type":"layoff","id":"a82d68df-4d1c-4171-890c-f4ae971290d3","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-28","source_url":"https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/may-mayhem-2026-nearly-30000-tech-jobs-were-wiped-out-430314-2026-05-28","summary":"PayPal conducted major workforce reductions as part of business operations revamping with a focus on AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.045854","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"5a4641d9-7ba5-4f17-82b7-43d120f1bf70","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-28","source_url":"https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/may-mayhem-2026-nearly-30000-tech-jobs-were-wiped-out-430314-2026-05-28","summary":"Meta conducted major workforce reductions, laying off 8,000 workers, as it revamps operations with a focus on AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-29T06:10:16.045840","entity":"Tech Sector (Global)","event_type":"layoff","id":"b8887057-5e28-4977-a543-3fa202954199","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-28","source_url":"https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/may-mayhem-2026-nearly-30000-tech-jobs-were-wiped-out-430314-2026-05-28","summary":"Over 28,000 tech employees were laid off in May 2026, largely due to AI adoption and business revamping."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-28T05:53:28.383554","entity":"Trumer Brewery","event_type":"closure","id":"48734d2f-baa1-44c3-9ada-b958ff432e0f","impact":"low","pub_date":"2026-05-26","source_url":"https://www.sfchronicle.com/tech-layoffs/","summary":"Trumer Brewery is laying off dozens of employees as it prepares to close its Berkeley operations."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-28T05:53:28.383547","entity":"Zuckerberg-backed Bay Area school","event_type":"closure","id":"b0af543b-a912-4d00-b5e8-5dcdb54a7f11","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-26","source_url":"https://www.sfchronicle.com/tech-layoffs/","summary":"A Zuckerberg-backed Bay Area school will lay off 147 employees as it prepares to shut down this summer."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-28T05:53:28.383539","entity":"Ericsson","event_type":"layoff","id":"b87513d5-d0d6-4516-b551-b5c1e0a5d8b6","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-22","source_url":"https://www.extremetech.com/computing/2026-tech-layoffs-near-150000-as-companies-pour-money-into-ai","summary":"Ericsson is reducing its workforce to fund strategic investments in artificial intelligence."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-28T05:53:28.383531","entity":"Autodesk","event_type":"layoff","id":"83db9c16-76d0-4051-bd92-f5c14b3e4367","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-22","source_url":"https://www.extremetech.com/computing/2026-tech-layoffs-near-150000-as-companies-pour-money-into-ai","summary":"Autodesk is reducing its workforce to fund strategic investments in artificial intelligence."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-28T05:53:28.383524","entity":"Oracle","event_type":"layoff","id":"09766ea8-3003-424f-8f12-4d08bc0b62c0","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-22","source_url":"https://www.extremetech.com/computing/2026-tech-layoffs-near-150000-as-companies-pour-money-into-ai","summary":"Oracle is reducing its workforce to fund strategic investments in artificial intelligence."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-28T05:53:28.383515","entity":"Salesforce","event_type":"layoff","id":"38b8241b-3548-44f6-aaf7-f8426ff8449d","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-22","source_url":"https://www.extremetech.com/computing/2026-tech-layoffs-near-150000-as-companies-pour-money-into-ai","summary":"Salesforce is reducing its workforce to fund strategic investments in artificial intelligence."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-28T05:53:28.383506","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"layoff","id":"f765cbcb-2400-40c6-8a46-398808f6a2a2","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-22","source_url":"https://www.extremetech.com/computing/2026-tech-layoffs-near-150000-as-companies-pour-money-into-ai","summary":"Amazon is reducing its workforce to fund strategic investments in artificial intelligence."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-28T05:53:28.383498","entity":"Coinbase","event_type":"layoff","id":"59208eed-ccef-4965-b05e-420aa703876c","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-01-31","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-laying-off-staff-this-year-2023-1","summary":"Coinbase cited the impact of artificial intelligence as a key reason for recent employee layoffs."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-28T05:53:28.383489","entity":"Block","event_type":"layoff","id":"d2b97789-4ab3-41d4-9a40-215399418230","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-01-31","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-laying-off-staff-this-year-2023-1","summary":"Block cited the impact of artificial intelligence as a key reason for recent employee layoffs."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-28T05:53:28.383479","entity":"Takeda Pharmaceutical","event_type":"restructuring","id":"bf7ebafe-d750-42dd-a9e2-6bf8cac39a91","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXBYVe-wGfo","summary":"Takeda Pharmaceutical plans to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as part of a corporate restructuring to centralize functions."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-28T05:53:28.383457","entity":"Intuit","event_type":"layoff","id":"9a41c1a6-15fe-45f9-aaf6-9a90c71b262c","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/workers-face-growing-automation-anxiety-tech-layoffs-surge-ai-adoption-accelerates","summary":"Intuit announced cutting 3,000 jobs, representing 17% of its global staff, as it accelerates AI integration."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-28T05:53:28.382804","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"6c8de5ca-f9d3-4806-87d4-ec29d5f51e7b","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXBYVe-wGfo","summary":"Meta announced 8,000 layoffs (10% of its workforce) starting May 20, and a hiring freeze for 6,000 roles, driven by AI investment."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-27T05:40:11.503141","entity":"Tech Sector","event_type":"layoff","id":"44deb493-9c3e-4591-9712-92e60095c63d","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-22","source_url":"https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/workers-face-growing-automation-anxiety-tech-layoffs-surge-ai-adoption-accelerates","summary":"Over 85,000 tech sector jobs were eliminated through April 2026, marking a 33% increase from the previous year."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-27T05:40:11.503132","entity":"Intuit","event_type":"layoff","id":"59abfed5-19fc-4084-a625-1cdd019c8546","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-22","source_url":"https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/workers-face-growing-automation-anxiety-tech-layoffs-surge-ai-adoption-accelerates","summary":"Intuit cut approximately 3,000 jobs, representing 17% of its global staff, as it accelerates AI integration."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-27T05:40:11.503120","entity":"Takeda Pharmaceutical","event_type":"layoff","id":"dd0b5efd-3b1f-4d65-b536-53cc9d9f33fe","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-26","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQM0VwLHFt4","summary":"Takeda Pharmaceutical plans to cut 4,500 jobs to centralize functions and save $1.27 billion annually, shifting spending towards AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-27T05:40:11.503110","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"b98ab255-1e2e-4a46-9857-ca15302507ad","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-26","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQM0VwLHFt4","summary":"Meta announced plans to cut 8,000 jobs (10% of its workforce) and freeze hiring for 6,000 roles, driven by AI development."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-27T05:40:11.503102","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"layoff","id":"bd63ec54-2f74-475f-a790-1bdfe9caab95","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-21","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-laying-off-employees-this-year-tech-media-finance-retail-2026-5","summary":"Amazon announced in January 2026 that it would eliminate approximately 16,000 corporate roles globally."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-27T05:40:11.503093","entity":"Citi","event_type":"layoff","id":"1e9ce328-19f7-482c-bd63-32881b8a7bb1","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-21","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-laying-off-employees-this-year-tech-media-finance-retail-2026-5","summary":"Citi will cut 20,000 jobs in 2026, representing 10% of its workforce, as part of an ongoing restructuring plan."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-27T05:40:11.503076","entity":"Cisco","event_type":"layoff","id":"92244403-e071-4be0-a91c-42aa6f360f5d","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://www.cheapism.com/news/2026-layoffs-major-us-companies-affected","summary":"Cisco plans to cut approximately 4,000 jobs (5% of its workforce) to pivot towards AI and high-growth security sectors."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.483601","entity":"Cognizant","event_type":"layoff","id":"2cd9ce10-6d64-4500-b2b2-f7c746a35115","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-06","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ0OWCoqQjs","summary":"Cognizant plans up to 15,000 layoffs as AI reshapes the industry."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.483590","entity":"Salesforce","event_type":"layoff","id":"23463cb9-b1ce-4f19-97d9-57a6ae8bbd28","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-02-01","source_url":"https://www.newsweek.com/tech-giants-announcing-sweeping-layoffs-2023-1795093","summary":"Salesforce laid off fewer than 1,000 employees in early February 2026, affecting marketing, product, and data analytics roles."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.483581","entity":"Microsoft","event_type":"layoff","id":"d3367376-cff0-4ab5-ab76-6c12ec06a193","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.newsweek.com/tech-giants-announcing-sweeping-layoffs-2023-1795093","summary":"Microsoft offered buyouts to about 7% of its American workers in 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.483572","entity":"Cloudflare","event_type":"layoff","id":"b1603875-dad9-4d02-8436-d958c06e4517","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://news.crunchbase.com/tech/tech-layoffs/","summary":"Cloudflare is eliminating over 1,100 jobs (20% of staff) as part of an AI-focused reorganization."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.483561","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"layoff","id":"63e53326-9812-47e6-bd25-3a2feeae37cb","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.cheapism.com/news/2026-layoffs-major-us-companies","summary":"Amazon is eliminating around 16,000 corporate roles globally in 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.483553","entity":"Dell","event_type":"layoff","id":"94abf3be-90fb-441d-98e2-49e095ed093a","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.cheapism.com/news/2026-layoffs-major-us-companies","summary":"Dell's workforce declined by about 10% in fiscal 2026 due to hiring freezes and a shift towards its AI server business."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.483542","entity":"Microsoft","event_type":"layoff","id":"7863b280-5681-4700-8a50-adae463c5400","impact":"high","pub_date":"2025-07-01","source_url":"https://www.sqmagazine.com/2024/05/software-engineer-layoff-statistics-2024-companies-roles-ai-impact/","summary":"Microsoft cut another 9,000 jobs in July 2025."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.483531","entity":"Microsoft","event_type":"layoff","id":"716f99fd-0c43-4847-a88a-33a26e4c6e79","impact":"high","pub_date":"2025-05-01","source_url":"https://www.sqmagazine.com/2024/05/software-engineer-layoff-statistics-2024-companies-roles-ai-impact/","summary":"Microsoft cut roughly 6,000 jobs in May 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AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.483489","entity":"General Motors","event_type":"layoff","id":"ac846b4c-76d2-44eb-abeb-75033bc55daf","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://www.forbes.com/sites/qfilipovic/2026/05/05/meta-cisco-gm-lay-off-thousandsnearly-50000-job-losses-blamed-on-ai/","summary":"General Motors laid off 500-600 IT workers, planning to replace some with new employees possessing AI skill sets."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.482870","entity":"Cisco","event_type":"layoff","id":"eee6a214-c8e4-480f-9b74-6e5c72d97758","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://www.forbes.com/sites/qfilipovic/2026/05/05/meta-cisco-gm-lay-off-thousandsnearly-50000-job-losses-blamed-on-ai/","summary":"Cisco announced plans to cut about 4,000 jobs (5% of its workforce) to refocus on AI and high-growth security sectors."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.482862","entity":"Meta","event_type":"restructuring","id":"0b902f7d-00c1-4f02-8f62-2357f86a4bb7","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://www.forbes.com/sites/qfilipovic/2026/05/05/meta-cisco-gm-lay-off-thousandsnearly-50000-job-losses-blamed-on-ai/","summary":"Meta is reassigning 7,000 workers to AI-related jobs as part of a strategic shift towards AI investments."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.482853","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"6a2dac41-6f25-4b2d-836f-0ff587c91a84","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://www.forbes.com/sites/qfilipovic/2026/05/05/meta-cisco-gm-lay-off-thousandsnearly-50000-job-losses-blamed-on-ai/","summary":"Meta announced plans to lay off 8,000 employees (10% of its workforce) by May 20, also eliminating 6,000 open roles."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.482842","entity":"Inter IKEA 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effort."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-26T05:24:45.482775","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"dcd4eccf-7d8c-4458-a3b0-fa309795bf34","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.informationweek.com/strategic-cio/tech-company-layoffs-the-post-pandemic-correction-meets-ai-realignment","summary":"Meta reduced about 1,500 employees from its Reality Labs division in early 2026 to redirect investments toward AI R&D."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-25T05:08:31.944192","entity":"Various companies","event_type":"layoff","id":"0ce898ff-15b8-4f31-9899-debce2b59158","impact":"high","pub_date":"2025-11-21","source_url":"https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-11-21/layoffs-are-piling-up-raising-worker-anxiety-here-is-list-of-some-companies-that-have-cut","summary":"Layoffs are increasing due to rising operational costs, corporate restructuring, and redirection of funds to artificial intelligence."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-25T05:08:31.944183","entity":"Commerzbank","event_type":"layoff","id":"3cfd7cb8-9744-4af7-b520-2b405a8a292f","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-08","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfUq7CXa4TE","summary":"Commerzbank plans to slash around 3,000 jobs by 2030, driven by increased AI investment and cost-saving measures."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-25T05:08:31.944175","entity":"Verizon","event_type":"layoff","id":"92517230-ae91-434f-bac2-743be477b12c","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-08","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfUq7CXa4TE","summary":"Verizon confirmed fresh workforce reductions while continuing recruitment in selected divisions."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-25T05:08:31.944166","entity":"Cloudflare","event_type":"layoff","id":"e9e8fb6c-7104-44d6-8078-c2c4ffb67204","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-08","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfUq7CXa4TE","summary":"Cloudflare announced plans to cut over 1,100 jobs as it shifts to an AI-first operating model."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-25T05:08:31.944157","entity":"US Technology Sector","event_type":"restructuring","id":"83a63b31-aa45-44c8-81b5-541f849bf270","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-09","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBsANNYqIDc","summary":"US tech layoffs in 2026 are driven by AI restructuring, with major companies reducing staff while hiring for AI-related roles."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-25T05:08:31.944146","entity":"Tech 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expensively."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-24T04:55:39.402633","entity":"Cisco","event_type":"layoff","id":"f106d517-fe0e-4063-b8e4-cf2cfc52a20f","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-01","source_url":"https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/tech-layoffs-2026-25000-jobs-lost-in-may-as-companies-slash-workforce-full-list","summary":"Cisco announced plans to cut nearly 4,000 jobs as part of a restructuring to invest in AI infrastructure and cybersecurity."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-24T04:55:39.402625","entity":"PayPal","event_type":"layoff","id":"49aacb18-de91-4261-ab2b-001d94d7bcee","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-01","source_url":"https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/tech-layoffs-2026-25000-jobs-lost-in-may-as-companies-slash-workforce-full-list","summary":"PayPal plans to cut approximately 20% of its workforce over the next 2-3 years to focus on AI and reduce costs."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-24T04:55:39.402615","entity":"Standard 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2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-24T04:55:39.402593","entity":"Block","event_type":"layoff","id":"1536e19d-8941-4745-a76d-4360c52c41b4","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-01","source_url":"https://www.cryptorank.io/news/ai-layoff-wave-hits-tech-45000-jobs-gone-in-early-2026","summary":"Block announced 4,000 job eliminations, citing AI tools replacing functions previously carried out by employees."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-24T04:55:39.402559","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"32d8b1a7-a930-46cc-bdf7-80408b4f89db","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgrKX51bLC4","summary":"Meta began laying off 8,000 employees, 10% of its workforce, on May 20, 2026, as part of an AI-focused 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changes."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856698","entity":"Spotify","event_type":"layoff","id":"16fc7811-2178-410a-91a5-28576645eef2","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-04","source_url":"https://www.techtimes.com/articles/294075/20260504/big-tech-slashed-80-000-jobs-early-2026-ai-may-not-real-reason.htm","summary":"Spotify cut jobs in 2026, with AI often cited as a reason, though other factors may be at play."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856690","entity":"Quora","event_type":"layoff","id":"8bae10a4-5008-4ba2-9d99-6e658e6b2890","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-04","source_url":"https://www.techtimes.com/articles/294075/20260504/big-tech-slashed-80-000-jobs-early-2026-ai-may-not-real-reason.htm","summary":"Quora cut jobs in 2026, with AI often cited as a reason, though other factors may be at play."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856682","entity":"Eventbrite","event_type":"layoff","id":"55ed1641-d52a-4d26-926f-cc23a793cc35","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-04","source_url":"https://www.techtimes.com/articles/294075/20260504/big-tech-slashed-80-000-jobs-early-2026-ai-may-not-real-reason.htm","summary":"Eventbrite cut jobs in 2026, with AI often cited as a reason, though other factors may be at play."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856673","entity":"Disney","event_type":"layoff","id":"07571e13-5bb8-4e25-83b9-af6eaba9a586","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4J-dlJjW0k","summary":"Disney announced fresh layoffs in 2026, citing cost-cutting, operational streamlining, and a pivot toward AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856665","entity":"Meta","event_type":"restructuring","id":"3ee8bd1e-3aff-4d9c-baf6-5f65beefee28","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-02","source_url":"https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-05-02/Big-tech-restructuring-to-meet-AI-growth-demands-1jB95jWl9hm/index.html","summary":"Meta plans to eliminate around 6,000 open positions as part of a restructuring to meet AI growth demands."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856657","entity":"Nike","event_type":"layoff","id":"37e82fd7-bb29-4abf-b5e8-b16926584e49","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/after-92000-plus-layoffs-in-2026-economists-and-industry-experts-are-fearful-that-corporate-america-is-witnessing-beginning-of-a-permanent-transformation-in-how/articleshow/110063484.cms","summary":"Nike announced layoffs in 2026, citing AI-driven efficiencies and over-hiring during the 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markets."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856632","entity":"Google","event_type":"layoff","id":"69dd781f-65d1-4a95-9f59-e3d5a8b42ba5","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/after-92000-plus-layoffs-in-2026-economists-and-industry-experts-are-fearful-that-corporate-america-is-witnessing-beginning-of-a-permanent-transformation-in-how/articleshow/110063484.cms","summary":"Google announced layoffs in 2026, citing AI-driven efficiencies and over-hiring during the pandemic."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856623","entity":"Block","event_type":"layoff","id":"90f4b52c-af6b-4f3c-9665-12c0bcd8a737","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-layoffs-job-cuts-this-year-amazon-meta-2026-5","summary":"Block announced layoffs in 2026, specifically citing the impact of artificial intelligence as a key reason."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856615","entity":"Walmart","event_type":"layoff","id":"e3ce3dc0-ddab-4523-bea6-89e5fe7f7600","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-layoffs-job-cuts-this-year-amazon-meta-2026-5","summary":"Walmart is trimming staff in 2026, citing the rise of AI as a reason for needing fewer employees."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856606","entity":"Coinbase","event_type":"layoff","id":"7ffa7d4a-2e88-4304-8ad3-d9df35abd5c3","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdvdcOnWids","summary":"Coinbase trimmed 14% of its staff due to increased AI adoption and crypto market 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work."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856565","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"c0c03949-b510-4c9d-997c-c069bb74a824","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/05/18/exclusive-meta-lays-out-details-of-may-20-restructuring-in-internal-document","summary":"Meta plans to lay off 10% of its global workforce (approx. 8,000 employees) on May 20, 2026, with additional cuts later."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856556","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"96ffc6f5-1a26-485a-a0d6-68177dc3f901","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.informationweek.com/strategic-cio/2026-tech-company-layoffs","summary":"Meta reduced about 1,500 employees from its Reality Labs division at the start of 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856546","entity":"Cloudflare","event_type":"layoff","id":"b8751639-2a11-4abf-bddc-f1fa6be5a87d","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-24","source_url":"https://www.ndtv.com/profit/technology/tech-layoffs-2026-25000-jobs-lost-in-may-as-companies-slash-workforce-full-list-5734180","summary":"Cloudflare implemented significant workforce reductions in the first two weeks of May 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-19T03:38:31.856535","entity":"Cisco","event_type":"layoff","id":"2cf60028-4092-4ebc-bec5-a1396a4b6c05","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-24","source_url":"https://www.ndtv.com/profit/technology/tech-layoffs-2026-25000-jobs-lost-in-may-as-companies-slash-workforce-full-list-5734180","summary":"Cisco announced nearly 4,000 job cuts as part of a restructuring plan to invest in AI and fast-growing 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AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-18T03:23:18.868185","entity":"Citi","event_type":"layoff","id":"2bc4108a-406b-4eb7-87b8-df72d3eb26b0","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-layoffs-2023-2024-tech-amazon-meta-google-2026-5","summary":"Citi will continue to cut jobs as part of its plan to reduce its workforce by 10%."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-18T03:23:18.868177","entity":"Snap","event_type":"layoff","id":"7a81491a-9cb8-4a78-843c-541a3a31e037","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-24","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/90968497/tech-layoffs-update-meta-nike-snap-and-others-join-the-growing-list-of-companies-slashing-jobs-in-april-2026","summary":"Snap is laying off 16% of its global workforce, approximately 1,000 jobs, driven by pushes for efficiency and AI spending."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-18T03:23:18.868168","entity":"Kyndryl","event_type":"restructuring","id":"80ee09a4-01b0-4246-8259-22da81364235","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-10","source_url":"https://www.americanbazaar.com/2026/05/10/us-layoffs-in-first-10-days-of-may-2026-nearly-38000-jobs-cut/","summary":"Kyndryl disclosed a major restructuring tied to operational efficiency goals, with an estimated 10,000 jobs cut in May 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-18T03:23:18.868159","entity":"Spirit Airlines","event_type":"closure","id":"7e1e4fb4-7b2e-40f0-b678-edc17a6f3461","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-10","source_url":"https://www.americanbazaar.com/2026/05/10/us-layoffs-in-first-10-days-of-may-2026-nearly-38000-jobs-cut/","summary":"Spirit Airlines shut down operations, impacting roughly 14,000 employees, in the first 10 days of May 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-18T03:23:18.868149","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"layoff","id":"289d44a9-f25d-4810-a066-fba990a1a56b","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/information-tech/over-92000-tech-layoffs-in-just-5-months-of-2026-ai-replacing-jobs-faster-than-expected-as-meta-microsoft-amazon-job-cuts-trigger-fear-in-us/articleshow/110139248.cms","summary":"Amazon is laying off thousands of employees, citing AI efficiencies and past over-hiring."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-18T03:23:18.868138","entity":"Microsoft","event_type":"layoff","id":"477173e9-bb81-43e0-a9a9-419663c9f7b9","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-13","source_url":"https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/information-tech/over-92000-tech-layoffs-in-just-5-months-of-2026-ai-replacing-jobs-faster-than-expected-as-meta-microsoft-amazon-job-cuts-trigger-fear-in-us/articleshow/110139248.cms","summary":"Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to around 7% of its US employees, citing AI efficiencies and past over-hiring."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-18T03:23:18.868113","entity":"Oracle","event_type":"layoff","id":"8ef01d92-bb55-4519-97d4-ff8e024534b4","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-11","source_url":"https://www.intellizence.com/layoff-tracker/layoff-tracker-2026/","summary":"Oracle laid off thousands of employees amid its push to fund more artificial intelligence infrastructure."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-18T03:23:18.867488","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"6a15a7d2-12e6-4449-8f31-e56545277efe","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://www.intellizence.com/layoff-tracker/layoff-tracker-2026/","summary":"Meta will cut 10% of its workforce (approx. 8,000 employees) starting May 20, 2026, and scrap plans for 6,000 open roles."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-18T03:23:18.867480","entity":"LinkedIn","event_type":"layoff","id":"07215f38-4d98-439b-a15a-d7a2c2796a6e","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-14","source_url":"https://www.seattletimes.com/business/linkedin-cisco-and-amazon-are-the-latest-tech-companies-laying-off-more-workers/","summary":"LinkedIn is laying off 5% of its workforce as tech companies increase investments in artificial intelligence."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-18T03:23:18.867471","entity":"Pinterest","event_type":"restructuring","id":"7d310d13-03a3-46f6-8764-84c3c1beefaf","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-15","source_url":"https://www.cheapism.com/news/major-us-companies-layoffs","summary":"Pinterest announced a global restructuring plan including layoffs affecting less than 15% of its workforce due to an AI-forward strategy."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-18T03:23:18.867463","entity":"Dell","event_type":"restructuring","id":"53ec41fe-5d05-4a0a-87c8-8d8628775719","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-15","source_url":"https://www.cheapism.com/news/major-us-companies-layoffs","summary":"Dell's workforce declined by about 10% in fiscal year 2026 as the company shifts focus toward its growing AI server business."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-18T03:23:18.867455","entity":"Coinbase","event_type":"layoff","id":"badefea2-b7e7-4302-89e8-a455a490644f","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-11","source_url":"https://www.financialexpress.com/technology/tech-layoffs-may-2026-cloudflare-xai-to-coinbase-top-firms-announced-major-job-cuts-so-far/3516127/","summary":"Coinbase is cutting 14% of its staff in May 2026, driven by cost-cutting and restructuring 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automation."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-17T03:08:10.259544","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"2b187ac0-4858-4d5f-9dd1-959aebdf89cc","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-31","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVHEzcZnmUc","summary":"Meta plans to cut around 8,000 jobs in 2026, prioritizing machine productivity over human labor due to AI adoption."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-17T03:08:10.259535","entity":"Freshworks","event_type":"layoff","id":"71719280-9324-4a1b-ac9c-ed875d1544e6","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-31","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVHEzcZnmUc","summary":"Freshworks laid off 11% of its workforce in the first five months of 2026, citing AI integration and market volatility."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-17T03:08:10.259526","entity":"Coinbase","event_type":"layoff","id":"0c8a497a-c1db-4a40-948e-3ebb29a39afb","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-31","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVHEzcZnmUc","summary":"Coinbase trimmed 14% of its workforce in the first five months of 2026 due to AI integration and market volatility."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-17T03:08:10.259512","entity":"Cloudflare","event_type":"layoff","id":"f8ba4670-4bf8-43fa-bd0e-a78306dfb027","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-10","source_url":"https://www.theamericanbazaar.com/us-layoffs-in-first-10-days-of-may-2026-nearly-38000-jobs-cut/","summary":"Cloudflare announced significant layoffs in early May 2026 as part of operational overhauls and cost reduction plans."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-17T03:08:10.259478","entity":"PayPal","event_type":"layoff","id":"39955b35-bb8f-4f61-b8bd-6a85651bdfbb","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-10","source_url":"https://www.theamericanbazaar.com/us-layoffs-in-first-10-days-of-may-2026-nearly-38000-jobs-cut/","summary":"PayPal announced significant layoffs in early May 2026, citing efficiency improvements and changing market conditions."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-17T03:08:10.259449","entity":"Kyndryl","event_type":"layoff","id":"f0267026-1c1a-4f67-a6dd-bfcad02d3ac0","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-10","source_url":"https://www.theamericanbazaar.com/us-layoffs-in-first-10-days-of-may-2026-nearly-38000-jobs-cut/","summary":"Kyndryl announced significant layoffs in early May 2026 as part of AI-driven restructuring and cost reduction plans."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-17T03:08:10.258166","entity":"Spirit Airlines","event_type":"layoff","id":"5912e04f-4bce-45fe-a411-1b3019df8585","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-10","source_url":"https://www.theamericanbazaar.com/us-layoffs-in-first-10-days-of-may-2026-nearly-38000-jobs-cut/","summary":"Spirit Airlines accounted for the largest reduction in US layoffs in early May 2026 due to its collapse."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-17T03:08:10.258158","entity":"Global Tech Sector","event_type":"layoff","id":"28d7ee13-54ed-46bb-b539-0811d927f3de","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-31","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVHEzcZnmUc","summary":"Over 100,000 tech jobs were eliminated globally in the first five months of 2026, primarily driven by AI and automation."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-17T03:08:10.258143","entity":"US 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plan."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-16T02:53:09.022646","entity":"Cloudflare","event_type":"layoff","id":"9a719872-0073-4d55-b042-69c8414305de","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-14","source_url":"https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/tech-layoffs-2026-25-000-jobs-lost-in-may-as-companies-slash-workforce-full-list-11492668","summary":"Cloudflare is laying off over 1,100 employees to reorganize its business for the AI era."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-16T02:53:09.022637","entity":"PayPal","event_type":"layoff","id":"3f6f2b61-09a1-4e8d-90c5-ca32e1c36e4c","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-14","source_url":"https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/tech-layoffs-2026-25-000-jobs-lost-in-may-as-companies-slash-workforce-full-list-11492668","summary":"PayPal plans to cut approximately 20% of its workforce over the next few years to focus on AI and reduce costs."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-16T02:53:09.022628","entity":"Global Tech Sector","event_type":"layoff","id":"b7f8967b-4196-4d5b-a398-6a9f937b6bec","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-14","source_url":"https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/tech-layoffs-2026-25-000-jobs-lost-in-may-as-companies-slash-workforce-full-list-11492668","summary":"Approximately 25,000 tech workers lost their jobs globally in the first two weeks of May 2026 due to AI adoption."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-16T02:53:09.022620","entity":"Freshworks","event_type":"layoff","id":"03fe8e96-152e-4a95-b42f-7a10b17fab0c","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-10","source_url":"https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/05/10/us-layoffs-in-first-10-days-of-may-2026-nearly-38000-jobs-cut-480502/","summary":"Freshworks announced significant job cuts in the first 10 days of May 2026 as part of broader US layoffs."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-16T02:53:09.022611","entity":"Coinbase","event_type":"layoff","id":"954263ba-c0cc-4670-8b23-32f0c6b9a38d","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-10","source_url":"https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/05/10/us-layoffs-in-first-10-days-of-may-2026-nearly-38000-jobs-cut-480502/","summary":"Coinbase announced significant job cuts in the first 10 days of May 2026 as part of broader US layoffs."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-16T02:53:09.022603","entity":"Kyndryl","event_type":"layoff","id":"a43a8abc-0e2e-4c63-899e-1f0e82dcb005","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-10","source_url":"https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/05/10/us-layoffs-in-first-10-days-of-may-2026-nearly-38000-jobs-cut-480502/","summary":"Kyndryl announced significant job cuts in the first 10 days of May 2026 as part of broader US layoffs."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-16T02:53:09.022594","entity":"Spirit 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recently announced job cuts that could eliminate over 20,000 positions combined, contributing to 2026 layoffs."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-15T02:37:54.006015","entity":"Consumer Technology Segment","event_type":"layoff","id":"b7e48c68-d06e-4137-a7c4-406912b8506d","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.angelone.in/news/market-updates/global-tech-layoffs-crosses-93-000-so-far-in-2026-amid-ai-driven-restructuring","summary":"The consumer tech segment, including Meta, Epic Games, Pinterest, and Vimeo, cut 14,705 jobs across 23 companies."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-15T02:37:54.006008","entity":"US Tech Firms","event_type":"layoff","id":"6e079691-c828-4608-a866-f2f3442b7698","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.angelone.in/news/market-updates/global-tech-layoffs-crosses-93-000-so-far-in-2026-amid-ai-driven-restructuring","summary":"US-based tech firms accounted for over 80,000 job cuts in 2026, a significant portion of global tech layoffs."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-15T02:37:54.005994","entity":"Global Tech Sector","event_type":"layoff","id":"8544bc8a-5ade-4a92-98b9-8da5393b1e89","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.angelone.in/news/market-updates/global-tech-layoffs-crosses-93-000-so-far-in-2026-amid-ai-driven-restructuring","summary":"Over 93,000 tech jobs have been cut globally across 106 companies in 2026, driven by AI adoption and operational restructuring."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-14T02:23:32.919023","entity":"GoPro","event_type":"restructuring","id":"3c0f0dbc-2699-49e9-a964-a3f656f89d9e","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-list-meta-amazon-walmart-saks-coinbase-2023-1","summary":"GoPro is laying off 145 employees in 2026 to cut operating costs and restructure operations."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-14T02:23:32.919015","entity":"Citi","event_type":"restructuring","id":"f9898402-b881-4ed9-8261-378ef1342dfe","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-list-meta-amazon-walmart-saks-coinbase-2023-1","summary":"Citi will continue cutting jobs in 2026 as part of its plan to reduce its workforce by 10% to reshape operations."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-14T02:23:32.919007","entity":"US Tech Sector","event_type":"layoff","id":"8fcaebcc-cced-4f43-ad2a-192a1896228c","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-22","source_url":"https://news.crunchbase.com/layoffs/tech-layoffs-us-companies-job-cuts/","summary":"At least 9,730 U.S. tech sector employees were laid off or scheduled for layoffs during the week ended April 22, 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-14T02:23:32.918998","entity":"Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, 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reason."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-14T02:23:32.918943","entity":"Microsoft","event_type":"restructuring","id":"9937b75f-4be5-4c9c-8282-d9a59b261f23","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-01","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/90948060/tech-mass-layoffs-tracker-april-2026-meta-nike-list-of-job-slashers","summary":"Microsoft is offering buyouts to 7% of its U.S. workforce as part of a broader restructuring effort in April 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-14T02:23:32.918935","entity":"Dell","event_type":"layoff","id":"45814fd6-c5a5-4d6c-b3b1-20efb482b33e","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.cheapism.com/news/2026-layoffs-a-list-of-major-u-s-companies-affected","summary":"Dell is among the major U.S. companies affected by job cuts in 2026, driven by automation, AI, and economic conditions."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-14T02:23:32.918927","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"layoff","id":"fce47933-d441-413e-9d42-3b709ba055d1","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.newsweek.com/tech-giants-announcing-sweeping-layoffs-2026-1890785","summary":"Amazon is cutting approximately 16,000 roles across the company in 2026 as part of sweeping layoffs."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-14T02:23:32.918919","entity":"PayPal","event_type":"layoff","id":"102f91bd-f9de-4b84-97bb-d219edc15443","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-10","source_url":"https://www.theamericanbazaar.com/2026/05/10/us-layoffs-in-first-10-days-of-may-2026-nearly-38000-jobs-cut/","summary":"PayPal was among the companies with major workforce reductions in the U.S. during the first 10 days of May 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-14T02:23:32.918911","entity":"Kyndryl","event_type":"layoff","id":"9af67501-1cde-4397-bcaf-6be46b0b6691","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-10","source_url":"https://www.theamericanbazaar.com/2026/05/10/us-layoffs-in-first-10-days-of-may-2026-nearly-38000-jobs-cut/","summary":"Kyndryl was among the companies with major workforce reductions in the U.S. during the first 10 days of May 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-14T02:23:32.918902","entity":"Spirit Airlines","event_type":"layoff","id":"02ac6e0f-84b2-4a31-a5bf-2a77ec4d5fa1","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-10","source_url":"https://www.theamericanbazaar.com/2026/05/10/us-layoffs-in-first-10-days-of-may-2026-nearly-38000-jobs-cut/","summary":"Spirit Airlines was among the companies with major workforce reductions in the U.S. during the first 10 days of May 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-14T02:23:32.918893","entity":"US 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investments."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-14T02:23:32.918848","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"c3e7ba2b-5cfa-4c49-b31d-8ec3e06b27e5","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-22","source_url":"https://news.crunchbase.com/layoffs/tech-layoffs-us-companies-job-cuts/","summary":"Meta is planning to lay off approximately 8,000 employees, about 10% of its workforce, with cuts starting on May 20, 2026."},{"ai_confidence":1.0,"created_at":"2026-05-13T02:06:24.018917","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"d6913afd-23e1-49e0-8864-560030fb5742","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://layoffhedge.com/industry/tech-layoffs-2026","summary":"Meta is cutting 16,000 jobs as part of its workforce reduction 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2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-07T00:38:55.138567","entity":"Microsoft","event_type":"hiring_freeze","id":"c690583e-9b20-4a45-ad9f-0f4a2ae843b8","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-03-26","source_url":"https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/mar/26/microsoft-freezes-hiring-in-major-cloud-sales-gro/","summary":"Microsoft implemented a hiring freeze in its major cloud unit and North American sales groups to rein in costs."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-07T00:38:55.138559","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"layoff","id":"e6ab8ef3-6139-482d-b8ae-48232c91949b","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.networkworld.com/article/1316684/tech-layoffs-surpass-45000-in-early-2026.html","summary":"Amazon announced 16,000 job cuts, accounting for the largest number of layoffs in early 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.7,"created_at":"2026-05-07T00:38:55.138544","entity":"Atlassian","event_type":"layoff","id":"2331f939-903a-4ee1-86ce-3e3132bf1fca","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.theeconomicTimes.com/tech/information-tech/tech-layoffs-top-73000-in-2026-as-ai-drives-cuts-at-meta-oracle-others/articleshow/109439991.cms","summary":"Atlassian is among tech giants slashing thousands of jobs in 2026, driven by AI and automation."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-07T00:38:55.138536","entity":"HP","event_type":"layoff","id":"4625c97e-7ae2-4804-bff5-094826d0ad10","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.computerworld.com/article/3720416/tech-layoffs-a-2026-timeline.html","summary":"HP plans to lay off up to another 2,000 workers as part of an ongoing restructuring."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-07T00:38:55.138521","entity":"Microsoft","event_type":"layoff","id":"975c2954-e924-4d26-bbbd-e03657c8faef","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-06-30","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/90990598/tech-mass-layoffs-tracker-april-2026-meta-nike-list-of-job-slashers","summary":"Microsoft is expected to offer buyouts to 7% of its U.S. workforce by the end of June."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-07T00:38:55.138512","entity":"Snap","event_type":"layoff","id":"8df725ee-aaa9-48c8-81db-93a8c2db9898","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-01","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/90990598/tech-mass-layoffs-tracker-april-2026-meta-nike-list-of-job-slashers","summary":"Snap plans to lay off 16% of its global workforce."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-07T00:38:55.138504","entity":"GoPro","event_type":"layoff","id":"2cef039a-7b91-499a-b461-2a1edea30bfe","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-07","source_url":"https://www.finalroundai.com/blog/layoffs-usa-2026","summary":"GoPro laid off 145 employees, representing about 23% of its workforce, as part of a major restructuring plan."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-07T00:38:55.138496","entity":"Oracle","event_type":"layoff","id":"858ce895-80cb-4a9a-8cd3-681c9dc29a57","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-01","source_url":"https://www.tomsHardware.com/news/tech-industry-layoffs-q1-2026","summary":"Oracle quietly cut more than 10,000 positions recently, with savings allocated to data center funding."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-07T00:38:55.138487","entity":"Oracle","event_type":"layoff","id":"0a215869-3295-4b52-9f75-bb3c75639b7e","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.finalroundai.com/blog/layoffs-usa-2026","summary":"Oracle is planning massive global layoffs of 20,000 to 30,000 jobs to fund AI data-center expansion plans."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-07T00:38:55.138476","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"e0507077-3d6c-45e1-88e7-2e1279be5614","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/90990598/tech-mass-layoffs-tracker-april-2026-meta-nike-list-of-job-slashers","summary":"Meta will lay off about 8,000 employees (10% of its workforce) on May 20, with an additional 6,000 open roles unfilled."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-07T00:38:55.138456","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"cdd6b439-c1f2-4627-97dd-b38932d67713","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-24","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9GtojsahBc","summary":"Meta announced plans to cut 8,000 jobs, or about 10% of its staff, as part of a wave of layoff announcements."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-06T00:23:35.375864","entity":"UPS","event_type":"layoff","id":"d2f13088-7619-4348-af35-03ec7b1e1480","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/tech-layoffs-cross-92000-in-april-making-2023-the-worst-year-for-tech-employees-ever-meta-amazon-oracle-and-other-companies-that-announced-biggest-job-cuts-2023/articleshow/99984974.cms","summary":"UPS plans to eliminate 30,000 jobs across its operational workforce through 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-06T00:23:35.375856","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"layoff","id":"1db59b58-711a-48da-b85f-808724119340","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/tech-layoffs-cross-92000-in-april-making-2023-the-worst-year-for-tech-employees-ever-meta-amazon-oracle-and-other-companies-that-announced-biggest-job-cuts-2023/articleshow/99984974.cms","summary":"Amazon has eliminated approximately 30,000 corporate roles as part of its workforce reduction efforts."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-06T00:23:35.375848","entity":"Snap Inc.","event_type":"layoff","id":"360a177b-1acf-451d-93c1-106499a3d567","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/90877559/tech-mass-layoffs-tracker-april-2023-meta-nike-list-of-job-slashers","summary":"Snap Inc. is laying off 1,000 employees, representing 16% of its global workforce, and closing 300 open roles, citing AI for efficiency."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-06T00:23:35.375840","entity":"Microsoft","event_type":"restructuring","id":"be3fc9d9-99db-4337-acfc-a2af9815fcbc","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/90877559/tech-mass-layoffs-tracker-april-2023-meta-nike-list-of-job-slashers","summary":"Microsoft is offering buyouts to 7% of its U.S. workforce as part of a restructuring effort."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-06T00:23:35.375832","entity":"GoPro","event_type":"layoff","id":"a2185c04-8ee8-429a-980a-6190188523a0","impact":"low","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-2023-tech-media-finance-companies-cutting-jobs-2026-1","summary":"GoPro is laying off 145 employees as part of a workforce reduction."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-06T00:23:35.375824","entity":"Est\u00e9e Lauder","event_type":"layoff","id":"21d35f08-737d-4ed8-9cce-9bd9e361e28f","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-2023-tech-media-finance-companies-cutting-jobs-2026-1","summary":"Est\u00e9e Lauder plans to cut up to 10,000 jobs as part of a workforce reduction."},{"ai_confidence":0.75,"created_at":"2026-05-06T00:23:35.375815","entity":"Coinbase","event_type":"layoff","id":"6aa621f8-6ef4-471f-add8-41cbbe042e3e","impact":"low","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-2023-tech-media-finance-companies-cutting-jobs-2026-1","summary":"Coinbase announced layoffs, attributing the workforce reduction to the impact of AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.75,"created_at":"2026-05-06T00:23:35.375807","entity":"Block","event_type":"layoff","id":"7b9a6c3a-7c80-4b23-b85a-b5f5a40f6f10","impact":"low","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-2023-tech-media-finance-companies-cutting-jobs-2026-1","summary":"Block announced layoffs, attributing the workforce reduction to the impact of AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-06T00:23:35.375798","entity":"Rogers","event_type":"restructuring","id":"e962a638-899b-4654-9457-4a1204c69a9e","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://www.intellizence.com/layoff-tracker/companies-that-announced-major-layoffs-and-hiring-freezes/","summary":"Rogers is offering voluntary departure and retirement packages to employees as part of a restructuring effort."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-06T00:23:35.375790","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"ac0c7690-3579-4b91-a605-feb23c51fcdf","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/90877559/tech-mass-layoffs-tracker-april-2023-meta-nike-list-of-job-slashers","summary":"Meta plans to lay off approximately 8,000 employees, about 10% of its workforce, on May 20, 2026, and close 6,000 open roles."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-06T00:23:35.375772","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"2926fd4f-eacd-4897-9732-df2886081c39","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-09","source_url":"https://www.informationweek.com/strategic-cio/tech-layoffs-2023-the-it-jobs-that-are-safe-and-the-skills-you-need-to-survive","summary":"Meta laid off approximately 1,500 employees from its Reality Labs division in January 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-06T00:23:35.375756","entity":"Oracle","event_type":"layoff","id":"d1fc2e4a-b303-4f88-8605-9bd63084fea3","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-05","source_url":"https://www.intellizence.com/layoff-tracker/companies-that-announced-major-layoffs-and-hiring-freezes/","summary":"Oracle is undertaking a major restructuring, potentially laying off 20,000 to 30,000 employees globally to fund AI infrastructure."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-05T00:09:39.407972","entity":"Multiple Tech Companies","event_type":"announcement","id":"fb09441c-b04e-4ca1-bfa2-b409aec87ea5","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un0CbzSQrqQ","summary":"Major tech companies are announcing widespread hiring freezes in 2026, often preceding layoffs and indicating a shift in priorities."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-05T00:09:39.407964","entity":"Big 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2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-05T00:09:39.407945","entity":"Disney","event_type":"layoff","id":"0ef55ea2-2f4d-4a8c-b1fa-607920a2d68e","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un0CbzSQrqQ","summary":"Disney has trimmed staff as part of major tech layoffs and hiring freezes in 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-05T00:09:39.407906","entity":"Oracle","event_type":"layoff","id":"a826c1e4-a34e-433b-838b-c46cdc651ef9","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un0CbzSQrqQ","summary":"Oracle has trimmed staff as part of major tech layoffs and restructuring efforts in 2026, driven by AI priorities."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-05T00:09:39.407885","entity":"Microsoft","event_type":"layoff","id":"96416d33-2ced-4682-a254-d90f66f6eee0","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-28","source_url":"https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/04/28/nura-a28.html","summary":"Microsoft offered voluntary retirement and buyouts to about 7% of its US workforce, impacting nearly 8,750 employees."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-05T00:09:39.407874","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"c035de76-d2cd-490c-990f-26001f610482","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-05-02","source_url":"https://newsus.cgtn.com/news/2026-05-02/Big-tech-restructuring-to-meet-AI-growth-demands-1MNZik038vS/p.html","summary":"Meta plans to cut about 10% of its global workforce, laying off roughly 8,000 employees and eliminating 6,000 open positions."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-05T00:09:39.407825","entity":"Tech Sector","event_type":"layoff","id":"b24f848c-5625-4aef-8267-abe153347b2d","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/story/tech-layoffs-2026-nearly-40000-jobs-lost-in-april-amid-changing-ai-priorities-528282-2026-04-30","summary":"Over 40,000 jobs were lost in the tech sector in April 2026, contributing to over 92,272 global job impacts since January."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.829326","entity":"GoPro","event_type":"layoff","id":"4fe4655d-0f72-46c2-ad64-f20d5f2d7cfe","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-laying-off-staff-this-year-amazon-meta-oracle-2024-1","summary":"GoPro is laying off 145 employees, 23% of its global headcount, to cut operating costs and restructure operations."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.829318","entity":"Citi","event_type":"layoff","id":"ff9da65a-426d-431b-9f46-f3b6f8c1ec31","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.cheapism.com/news/layoffs-hit-major-companies","summary":"Citi will continue cutting jobs in 2026, planning to reduce its workforce by 10%, or about 20,000 employees."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.829310","entity":"Disney","event_type":"layoff","id":"c01ca7ef-1506-4050-af7b-19e2a4759954","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.cheapism.com/news/layoffs-hit-major-companies","summary":"Disney is preparing to cut up to 1,000 jobs as part of its latest cost-cutting push in 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.829303","entity":"Dell","event_type":"layoff","id":"19dd3a70-9682-4201-bc48-4bf55a6b7bc1","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.cheapism.com/news/layoffs-hit-major-companies","summary":"Dell's workforce declined by about 10%, roughly 11,000 employees, shifting focus toward its AI server business."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.829295","entity":"Epic Games","event_type":"layoff","id":"b3d6eb7a-7360-45d0-a8c7-0bdeda5739af","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-03-31","source_url":"https://www.techradar.com/pro/new-figures-show-march-2024-was-the-worst-month-for-tech-job-layoffs-since-2023-but-its-probably-going-to-get-worse","summary":"Epic Games cut 1,000 jobs in 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.829287","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"closure","id":"9da434cb-e9eb-4a24-ba76-c7cfbb87e620","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-22","source_url":"https://news.crunchbase.com/private-markets/tech-layoffs-us-companies-cutting-jobs/","summary":"Amazon plans to close a logistics center in Homestead, Florida, affecting about 616 workers."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.829280","entity":"Nike","event_type":"layoff","id":"8cbf2155-fc14-4ad7-8e83-05b4c2786e00","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/major-companies-that-announced-mass-layoffs/","summary":"Nike is set to cut 1,400 workers in its latest round of layoffs in 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.829272","entity":"Microsoft","event_type":"restructuring","id":"ece503a5-1e6a-4ce9-910a-a6dc37a99f6f","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/91237789/tech-layoffs-update-meta-nike-snap-and-others-join-the-growing-list-of-companies-slashing-jobs-in-april-2024","summary":"Microsoft is planning job reductions by offering buyouts to 7% of its U.S. workforce by the end of June 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.829264","entity":"Atlassian","event_type":"layoff","id":"3dc545f2-2b7b-4311-957d-6de826cb3e7e","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-03-31","source_url":"https://www.techradar.com/pro/new-figures-show-march-2024-was-the-worst-month-for-tech-job-layoffs-since-2023-but-its-probably-going-to-get-worse","summary":"Atlassian cut 1,600 jobs, roughly 10% of its workforce, to \"self-fund further investment in AI\"."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.829254","entity":"Oracle","event_type":"layoff","id":"45091178-1a41-4306-8af9-f359432f21dd","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-03-31","source_url":"https://www.techradar.com/pro/new-figures-show-march-2024-was-the-worst-month-for-tech-job-layoffs-since-2023-but-its-probably-going-to-get-worse","summary":"Oracle slashed 30,000 jobs in 2026 as it reallocates resources to invest in data centers and AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.98,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.829231","entity":"Snap Inc.","event_type":"layoff","id":"ccdcb210-e9b1-4279-8850-de09c8f29b77","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-23","source_url":"https://www.forbes.com/sites/qfilipovic/2026/04/23/meta-cutting-10-of-company-in-push-for-efficiencyas-ai-related-layoffs-soar/","summary":"Snap Inc. announced it would cut 1,000 jobs, 16% of its global workforce, citing rapid advancements in artificial intelligence."},{"ai_confidence":0.99,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.828359","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"143c7534-a1b0-47ba-9be0-1ad1493a3401","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-23","source_url":"https://www.forbes.com/sites/qfilipovic/2026/04/23/meta-cutting-10-of-company-in-push-for-efficiencyas-ai-related-layoffs-soar/","summary":"Meta announced plans to lay off 8,000 employees, 10% of its workforce, effective May 20, 2026, and is closing 6,000 open roles."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-03T23:57:16.828342","entity":"Tech Industry","event_type":"layoff","id":"c40d88b1-cf6b-4938-8364-2063080cf56d","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyjNoJjDH9w","summary":"The tech industry experienced over 96,000 layoffs across 249 companies by April 2026, with April being the worst month for job reductions."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-02T23:39:26.375059","entity":"Global Tech 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drive."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-02T23:39:26.375045","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"closure","id":"ffc818bb-de8c-4f14-9a26-100d82b3fbf0","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-22","source_url":"https://www.crunchbase.com/news/tech-layoffs-us-companies-cutting-jobs/","summary":"Amazon plans to close a logistics center in Homestead, Florida, impacting approximately 616 workers."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-02T23:39:26.375038","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"layoff","id":"7935bb92-1a2b-4e79-9747-bb3caaa270ec","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-19","source_url":"https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/04/19/tech-sector-layoffs-accelerate-in-2026-amid-ai-pivot/","summary":"Amazon announced 16,000 layoffs as part of a broader restructuring plan driven by its focus on AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-02T23:39:26.375031","entity":"Oracle","event_type":"layoff","id":"f8ae334a-6d8d-414f-8cfe-58871a05e34d","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-19","source_url":"https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/04/19/tech-sector-layoffs-accelerate-in-2026-amid-ai-pivot/","summary":"Oracle plans to lay off 20,000-30,000 employees globally, including 10,000 in India, to expand AI data-center capacity."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-02T23:39:26.375022","entity":"Snap Inc.","event_type":"layoff","id":"2afb4641-17c3-4adb-b678-4b49b4b446bd","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-19","source_url":"https://www.socialnews.xyz/2026/04/19/tech-sector-layoffs-accelerate-in-2026-amid-ai-pivot/","summary":"Snap Inc. is cutting ~1,000 jobs (16% of workforce) and 300 open roles, driven by AI advancements and efficiency goals."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-02T23:39:26.375006","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"96d439dc-fd34-4b35-99a0-dbac59535bc3","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-22","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/91239872/tech-mass-layoffs-tracker-april-2026-meta-nike-list-of-job-slashers","summary":"Meta plans to lay off ~8,000 employees (10% of workforce) on May 20, 2026, driven by AI investment and efficiency restructuring."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517805","entity":"Companies (General)","event_type":"announcement","id":"107f4634-4a1b-4bdd-817c-22fad6b35640","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.resume.org/6-in-10-companies-plan-to-lay-off-employees-in-2024-amid-economic-uncertainty/","summary":"A survey indicates 6 in 10 companies plan layoffs in 2026 due to economic uncertainty and AI adoption, with 4 in 10 planning AI-driven replacements."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517798","entity":"Tech Industry (General)","event_type":"restructuring","id":"5b857018-dc67-4500-9a67-5fdcc721ca76","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://skillsyncer.com/layoffs-tracker","summary":"The tech industry is undergoing workforce adjustments in 2026, cutting roles in recruiting/marketing while expanding AI/security teams."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517791","entity":"Dell","event_type":"restructuring","id":"2a403699-33df-4341-8221-65740d15bd11","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.cheapism.com/news/major-us-companies-layoffs-2024","summary":"Dell's workforce declined by about 10% as it reins in hiring and shifts focus toward AI, adapting to automation."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517783","entity":"Citi","event_type":"layoff","id":"08549ce2-0194-4b64-85fa-322e8523829b","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.cheapism.com/news/major-us-companies-layoffs-2024","summary":"Citi will continue cutting jobs as part of a plan to reduce its workforce by 10% to reshape operations and reduce costs."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517775","entity":"Global Tech Industry (General)","event_type":"layoff","id":"a7b5719d-92e3-43ba-b734-f96acff97a6e","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.techradar.com/news/nearly-80000-tech-workers-have-already-lost-their-jobs-in-2024-and-ai-impact-means-more-could-be-to-come","summary":"Approximately 78,000 to 80,000 tech jobs were cut globally in Q1 2026, with nearly half attributed to AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517768","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"c5acca04-554d-4211-9dc9-8db94e599009","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.informationweek.com/it-staffing-careers/2024-tech-company-layoffs","summary":"Meta started 2026 with a reduction of about 1,500 employees from its Reality Labs division."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517760","entity":"Tech & IT Industry (General)","event_type":"layoff","id":"d207759f-315c-4ae1-be2d-3c70408ef7f9","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.informationweek.com/it-staffing-careers/2024-tech-company-layoffs","summary":"In 2025, nearly 245,000 tech jobs were cut globally, with 70% from U.S. companies and 55,000 attributed to AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.75,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517752","entity":"Saks","event_type":"layoff","id":"7362f46e-dcf8-4c1a-9947-b94f08a1f94f","impact":"low","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-2024-companies-with-job-cuts-meta-amazon-oracle-2024-1","summary":"Saks is among companies filing WARN notices about upcoming job cuts in 2026, driven by AI and economic conditions."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517744","entity":"Angi","event_type":"layoff","id":"4d0ee38b-cd42-478f-a052-0dfe3d63acf5","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-2024-companies-with-job-cuts-meta-amazon-oracle-2024-1","summary":"Angi is cutting 350 jobs, citing AI-driven efficiency improvements as the reason for the workforce reduction."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517737","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"layoff","id":"2be9ae10-cc59-4a91-b542-5b900692137a","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.businessinsider.com/layoffs-2024-companies-with-job-cuts-meta-amazon-oracle-2024-1","summary":"Amazon is eliminating around 16,000 corporate roles globally, driven by AI, public policy, and economic conditions."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517728","entity":"Tech Industry (General)","event_type":"layoff","id":"2abdadd9-01a2-47ef-92ef-f49de3a9b254","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://layoffhedge.com/","summary":"In 2026, 28 tech companies cut a combined 126,510 jobs, averaging 10.8% of workforce, driven by AI adoption."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517721","entity":"Tech Organizations (General)","event_type":"hiring_freeze","id":"338c831f-7933-4eeb-b8af-1f73255865fe","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.cio.com/article/654095/why-tech-leaders-must-own-the-hiring-freeze.html","summary":"Tech organizations are implementing hiring freezes in 2026 as a strategic shift towards architectural efficiency and AI leverage."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517713","entity":"Tech Industry (General)","event_type":"layoff","id":"8d6b1923-0c88-40ef-804b-c62e265977c8","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5m50Qwjc9w","summary":"So far in 2026, 249 tech layoffs have affected nearly 96,000 employees, with major companies announcing large-scale cuts."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517705","entity":"ASML","event_type":"layoff","id":"69b9168e-5998-4d9b-bcae-15cffe0e540d","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5m50Qwjc9w","summary":"ASML has trimmed staff in 2026 as part of large-scale layoffs and hiring freezes impacting tens of thousands of workers."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517696","entity":"Disney","event_type":"layoff","id":"39eeddf9-c6ca-4e0e-9dca-d149f81ff251","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5m50Qwjc9w","summary":"Disney has trimmed staff in 2026 as part of large-scale layoffs and hiring freezes impacting tens of thousands of workers."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517681","entity":"US Economy (General)","event_type":"layoff","id":"3ef91fee-943d-457a-bd75-fef733dd4464","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/04/30/yvvo-a30.html","summary":"In Q1 2026, 217,362 job cuts were announced across the US economy, with tech sector layoffs accelerating."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517655","entity":"Meta","event_type":"hiring_freeze","id":"bcb12a78-16f6-4bf2-96bb-575070f6ecb6","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/04/30/yvvo-a30.html","summary":"Meta froze 6,000 open positions in addition to announcing 8,000 layoffs, utilizing AI to eliminate jobs."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517609","entity":"Amazon","event_type":"restructuring","id":"65dc1bad-2766-4416-be45-6b536577ff8c","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-22","source_url":"https://news.crunchbase.com/tech/tech-layoffs-2024-layoffs-us-companies/","summary":"Amazon is closing a logistics center in Florida, affecting 616 workers, as job cuts continue due to economic challenges."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517596","entity":"US Tech Sector (General)","event_type":"layoff","id":"9436441a-fe7c-42ec-9d99-93edc4f02b2b","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-22","source_url":"https://news.crunchbase.com/tech/tech-layoffs-2024-layoffs-us-companies/","summary":"At least 9,730 employees were laid off or scheduled for layoffs in the US tech sector during the week ending April 22, 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.517569","entity":"Oracle","event_type":"layoff","id":"6ca2dcf2-ce66-4961-98a8-67809d4a4deb","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/tech-layoffs-2024-nearly-40000-jobs-lost-in-april-amid-changing-ai-priorities-426542-2024-04-30","summary":"Oracle is among companies experiencing job losses in April 2026 due to AI priorities and operational efficiency."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.516879","entity":"Tech Sector (General)","event_type":"layoff","id":"1ac671a0-e830-4950-9e18-e5209f5543df","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/tech-layoffs-2024-nearly-40000-jobs-lost-in-april-amid-changing-ai-priorities-426542-2024-04-30","summary":"Over 40,000 tech jobs were lost in April 2026, contributing to 92,272 global job impacts from Jan-April."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.516873","entity":"Tech Industry (General)","event_type":"layoff","id":"e5ae8135-5a49-4977-949d-8438d55ce419","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.tomshardware.com/news/tech-industry-layoffs-q1-2024","summary":"The tech industry laid off approximately 78,557 workers between January and April 2026, with nearly half attributed to AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.516865","entity":"Nike","event_type":"layoff","id":"4907fd94-d0f1-4daf-b0af-ff24f11775b8","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/91249415/tech-layoffs-update-meta-nike-snap-and-others-join-the-growing-list-of-companies-slashing-jobs-in-april-2024","summary":"Nike is among companies announcing job cuts in April 2026, driven by efficiency and AI investments."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.516858","entity":"GoPro","event_type":"layoff","id":"8d5482da-e493-4d69-a147-de18d7d5a8db","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/91249415/tech-layoffs-update-meta-nike-snap-and-others-join-the-growing-list-of-companies-slashing-jobs-in-april-2024","summary":"GoPro plans to reduce its workforce by 23% as part of efficiency pushes and investments in AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.516850","entity":"Snap","event_type":"layoff","id":"dc6545e9-29b1-48d7-bbef-733dc9174013","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/91249415/tech-layoffs-update-meta-nike-snap-and-others-join-the-growing-list-of-companies-slashing-jobs-in-april-2024","summary":"Snap intends to reduce its global workforce by 16% due to pushes for efficiency and investments in AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.516841","entity":"Microsoft","event_type":"restructuring","id":"fdd64d96-f694-49ab-9f82-dee24d5784b1","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/04/30/yvvo-a30.html","summary":"Microsoft is planning up to 8,750 voluntary buyouts for its US workforce, driven by efficiency and AI."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-05-01T23:26:06.516824","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"752d60af-e8d8-4c27-9285-e380c73d2fb6","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-30","source_url":"https://www.fastcompany.com/91249415/tech-layoffs-update-meta-nike-snap-and-others-join-the-growing-list-of-companies-slashing-jobs-in-april-2024","summary":"Meta plans to lay off 8,000 employees (10% of workforce) on May 20, driven by efficiency and AI investments."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-04-27T22:24:06.158698","entity":"Walt Disney","event_type":"layoff","id":"a8c2a353-f0ec-49dd-96aa-33cb17e0faf6","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/leading-companies-announcing-layoffs-and-hiring-freezes/","summary":"Walt Disney is planning to cut 1,000 jobs."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-04-27T22:24:06.158690","entity":"Oracle","event_type":"layoff","id":"a18c5e57-435b-4414-a08e-9cddc868a0e4","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-01","source_url":"https://intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/leading-companies-announcing-layoffs-and-hiring-freezes/","summary":"Oracle is planning to cut 30,000 jobs in April 2026 due to financial pressure from its AI data center push."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-04-27T22:24:06.158681","entity":"Snap","event_type":"layoff","id":"1f78d259-0eb9-4875-8c0d-568fddeeb75d","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/leading-companies-announcing-layoffs-and-hiring-freezes/","summary":"Snap announced 1,000 job cuts as part of recent layoffs."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-04-27T22:24:06.158673","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"ec473d28-7c3c-41e5-8836-c7bd8a055202","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/leading-companies-announcing-layoffs-and-hiring-freezes/","summary":"Meta announced plans for up to 8,000 job cuts, with deeper layoffs anticipated later in 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-04-27T22:24:06.158664","entity":"UKG","event_type":"layoff","id":"b40caaf6-63c8-4110-9ad2-cfb1360fd171","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/leading-companies-announcing-layoffs-and-hiring-freezes/","summary":"UKG laid off 950 employees, citing AI adoption as the reason for the job cuts."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-04-27T22:24:06.158656","entity":"companies across sectors","event_type":"announcement","id":"93614189-c1b6-4fec-948e-4d6b44d19aed","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://www.livenowfox.com/news/2026-layoffs-list-companies-cutting-jobs-year","summary":"Headcount reductions are occurring across various sectors in early 2026, impacting tens of thousands of employees."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-04-27T22:24:06.158648","entity":"1,621 companies","event_type":"announcement","id":"f411ade8-e392-4f51-b936-c3221df231d8","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-01-01","source_url":"https://intellizence.com/insights/layoff-downsizing/leading-companies-announcing-layoffs-and-hiring-freezes/","summary":"Over 1,621 companies have announced mass layoffs since January 1, 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-04-27T22:24:06.158633","entity":"U.S. 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reductions."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-04-26T22:06:48.596105","entity":"Life360","event_type":"layoff","id":"4594ffd0-b11a-463c-a550-1a317f63725d","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-01","source_url":"https://www.interviewpal.com/blog/april-2026-layoffs-the-full-list-of-companies-that-cut-jobs-this-month","summary":"Life360 confirmed layoffs in April 2026, as companies reassess teams based on profitability and shifting priorities."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-04-26T22:06:48.596097","entity":"Qualcomm","event_type":"layoff","id":"3e732e03-7e57-45e8-b3a5-e9978978594f","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-01","source_url":"https://www.interviewpal.com/blog/april-2026-layoffs-the-full-list-of-companies-that-cut-jobs-this-month","summary":"Qualcomm confirmed layoffs in April 2026, part of targeted reductions across tech and hardware sectors."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-04-26T22:06:48.596088","entity":"Starkware","event_type":"layoff","id":"d6966e05-68c5-480b-92a1-f2f6a2844e50","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-01","source_url":"https://www.interviewpal.com/blog/april-2026-layoffs-the-full-list-of-companies-that-cut-jobs-this-month","summary":"Starkware confirmed layoffs in April 2026, aligning with a broader trend of companies refining teams based on profitability."},{"ai_confidence":0.9,"created_at":"2026-04-26T22:06:48.596072","entity":"Eventbrite","event_type":"layoff","id":"c1d129d1-7618-4b88-a0d6-ea12b9e70dc9","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-01","source_url":"https://www.interviewpal.com/blog/april-2026-layoffs-the-full-list-of-companies-that-cut-jobs-this-month","summary":"Eventbrite confirmed layoffs in April 2026 as part of a refinement strategy focusing on profitability and shifting priorities."},{"ai_confidence":0.8,"created_at":"2026-04-25T21:51:02.697203","entity":"Corporate 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roles."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-04-25T21:51:02.696085","entity":"Microsoft","event_type":"layoff","id":"1aa865cb-7e77-4f82-987f-b282fad456e5","impact":"medium","pub_date":"2026-04-01","source_url":"https://finance.biggo.com/news/Ay7rwZ0Bh5an-7Ghf6I7","summary":"Microsoft introduced a voluntary severance program potentially affecting 7% of its U.S. employees by the end of June."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-04-25T21:51:02.696068","entity":"Meta Platforms","event_type":"layoff","id":"49cc625a-a95e-40cc-b083-ca03a5a9b6f9","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-04-01","source_url":"https://finance.biggo.com/news/Ay7rwZ0Bh5an-7Ghf6I7","summary":"Meta announced a 10% workforce reduction (approx. 8,000 jobs) and canceled 6,000 open positions, effective May 20, as part of an AI-driven 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operations."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-04-24T21:35:48.600459","entity":"Meta","event_type":"layoff","id":"5f56c5a6-11de-4044-b7c3-7e86439904f0","impact":"high","pub_date":"2023-05-01","source_url":"https://www.sfchronicle.com/tech/article/meta-layoffs-may-reuters-22212763.php","summary":"Meta is reportedly preparing a major round of layoffs in May, affecting about 10% of its global workforce or nearly 8,000 employees."},{"ai_confidence":0.85,"created_at":"2026-04-24T21:35:48.600436","entity":"Zuckerberg-backed Bay Area school","event_type":"layoff","id":"2a23f26f-b198-4e3e-85d2-8e19f03a9c24","impact":"high","pub_date":"2024-05-01","source_url":"https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/zuckerberg-primary-school-layoffs-22218700.php","summary":"A Zuckerberg-backed Bay Area school will lay off 147 employees as it prepares to shut down this 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254,000 new tech job postings in March 2026."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-04-04T22:29:26.692967","entity":"IT sector","event_type":"layoff","id":"397aab1f-0351-47c7-beb6-0bd8cd7015a1","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-03-31","source_url":"https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQEeo7lhMimRypkRnYI5Mc-Hg_mpjdWxheesw5jC1Gu7MJBqqLeVslayImb8NQOQGyqIP48qJ3-mZMsYPPmRthomGlqq1ftRCSQSJfNboLYTBQbPfmRoSsHT8bTChCx0n4EHs68U5r3UIkQsyfYLdEZfrKQ-1MlZHsSVjBeb99N1Anu3VvLFHdSe","summary":"IT roles contracted by 118,000 in March 2026, with tech unemployment rising to 3.9%, despite new job postings."},{"ai_confidence":0.95,"created_at":"2026-04-04T22:29:26.692965","entity":"Dell","event_type":"financial","id":"5e14aad8-33c2-47eb-907a-67c96b9c2937","impact":"high","pub_date":"2026-03-31","source_url":"https://www.cheapism.com/2026-layoffs-major-american-companies/","summary":"Dell reported $569 million in severance costs during FY2026, indicating significant 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