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Cloudflare to cut 20% workforce as AI takes over key roles
Technology
Published on 8 May 2026
Agentic AI first plans are reshaping teams fast
Cloudflare says it will cut about 20% of its workforce, affecting more than 1,100 employees worldwide, as it accelerates AI adoption. The company is shifting to an “agentic AI-first operating model,” using AI tools to reshape how work gets done. Even with stronger first-quarter results, Cloudflare expects second-quarter revenue to come in slightly below forecasts.
- Cloudflare will lay off about 20% of staff worldwide
- More than 1,100 employees are expected to be impacted
- Restructuring is tied to rapid AI tool adoption
- AI shift comes despite a stronger first-quarter report
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