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AI drives 92000 tech layoffs in 2026 while Meta Microsoft and Amazon keep betting big on AI
Economy
Published on 11 May 2026
Big tech says AI efficiency but cuts hit hardest in April
By May 2026, more than 92,000 tech jobs have disappeared, with April bringing the worst layoffs in two years. Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are cutting headcount, blaming AI-driven efficiencies and past over-hiring. Yet the same companies are pouring money into AI expansion, underscoring a shift where fewer roles may remain even as spending rises.
- Over 92,000 tech jobs vanished by May 2026
- April saw the steepest layoffs in two years
- Meta Microsoft and Amazon cite AI efficiencies and over-hiring
- AI investment continues, suggesting a deeper industry reset
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