AI was supposed to kill engineering jobs, but new data suggests they’re the most resilient
While AI dominates the layoff narrative, engineers as a share of total new hires have actually increased, according to SignalFire data.
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The running list: major tech layoffs in 2026 where employers cited AI
A running look — in reverse chronological order — at the bigger tech companies that have announced significant layoffs this year with AI as a stated factor.
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Robinhood’s note on 10% layoffs shows blaming AI isn’t cutting it
Unlike many of his tech industry peers who have cut thousands of jobs citing the need to restructure to make the most of AI, Robinhood’s CEO Vlad Tenev conspicuously made no mention of AI in his note about layoffs.
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Tech CEOs are apparently suffering from AI psychosis
“CEOs are uniquely prone to AI psychosis,” Box CEO Aaron Levie opines. Maybe that explains the almost religious belief in AI productivity gains.
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Intuit to lay off over 3,000 employees to refocus on AI
In a memo to employees, CEO Sasan Goodarzi said the layoffs are meant to reduce complexity, simplify the company’s corporate structure, and deliver better AI products.
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GM just laid off hundreds of IT workers to hire those with stronger AI skills
Some of the positions focus on AI-native development, data engineering and analytics, cloud-based engineering, and agent and model development as well as prompt engineering and new AI workflows.
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Laid-off Oracle workers tried to negotiate better severance. Oracle said no.
Some found out they didn’t qualify for WARN Act protections like two-months notice because the company had classified them as remote workers.
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Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high
CloudFlare announced its first large-scale layoff. CEO Matthew Prince says because of AI efficiency gains, the company doesn’t need as many support roles.
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Truecaller slashes 70 jobs amid declining ad sales
Truecaller’s ad revenue declined by 44%, leading to the layoffs.
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Coinbase to lay off 14% of staff as part of broader restructuring
The restructuring is aimed at addressing market volatility and increasing the use of AI tools to improve efficiency.
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