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Every major tech layoff in 2026 that has name-checked AI

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Microsoft cut about 4,800 jobs, 2.1% of its workforce, citing AI's role in changing work processes but not as a direct replacement. This adds to over 120,000 tech layoffs in 2026 linked to AI, including major cuts at Oracle, GitLab, and Google. Companies report record revenues yet reduce staff, highlighting AI's dual impact on growth and workforce reduction.

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