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Cloudflare Cuts 1100 Jobs as AI Use Soars 600 in Three Months
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Published on 8 May 2026
AI usage jumped 600 percent while hiring froze
Cloudflare has laid off 1,100 employees, saying the company’s AI usage has surged 600% over the last three months. The move adds to mounting pressure on tech firms as automation expands and workforce costs come under scrutiny. Cloudflare framed AI adoption as part of shifting operations and productivity expectations, despite the human impact.
- Cloudflare laid off 1,100 employees
- Company cited AI adoption as a contributing factor
- Reported 600% increase in AI usage in three months
- The cuts highlight rising automation pressure in tech
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